Remote Grant & Contract Administrator

Duke University; New Jersey; Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is hiring a Grants Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award activities for the School of Medicine and Nursing. You will interpret sponsor guidelines, ensure compliance with university policies, and collaborate with PIs and grant managers across the Duke Health system.

The position emphasizes proposal reviews, budget development, award setup, and timely submissions while maintaining regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Experience with research administration preferred.
• Strong communications, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award activities include reviewing department proposals prior to submission and ensuring all applications meet University policy and Federal regulations.
• Award management activities include reviewing NOA or other awarding terms and setting up accounts for new projects.
• Initiate/approve budget revisions and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate and review project close-out and balance remaining funds.
• Cross-train to provide coverage for both pre-award and award management as needed.

Skills

Proposal review

Budget review

Compliance

Grant management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine is hiring a Grants Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award activities for the School of Medicine and Nursing. You will interpret sponsor guidelines, ensure compliance with university policies, and collaborate with PIs and grant managers across the Duke Health system.

The position emphasizes proposal reviews, budget development, award setup, and timely submissions while maintaining regulatory standards.