Remote Grant Contract Administrator

Duke University; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a grant administrator to support pre- and post-award activities across sponsored projects. The role includes budgeting, compliance reviews, and coordination with PIs and grant managers to ensure timely submissions and award processing.

Remote work is available for this position with state restrictions. Training and ongoing certification requirements apply to maintain eligibility within the Research Administration Academy (RAA).

Qualifications

• Pre- and/or award management experience is essential.
• Bachelor's degree required; research or grants education and/or certification preferred.
• Successful completion of required department training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs and Grant Managers in developing and submission of accurate proposal budgets and compliant materials by interpreting sponsor guidelines, University policies and Federal regulations.
• Review applications for institutional risk, accuracy, correct rates, and allowability of items; facilitate changes when issues are identified.
• Ensure required compliance approvals (human subjects, animal use, COI, export controls, biohazards) are obtained for the project.
• Verify subcontractor documentation is complete prior to submission of the proposal.
• Review the proposal to ensure the package meets sponsor submission standards and electronic system requirements.
• Submit proposals in a timely manner.
• Review NOA or awarding terms and conditions and communicate issues with the PI or administrator.
• Request and review revised budgets as needed.
• Initiate/approve account setup for new projects.
• Process awards promptly; notify department administrators of new awards.
• Coordinate and review project close-out.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a grant administrator to support pre- and post-award activities across sponsored projects. The role includes budgeting, compliance reviews, and coordination with PIs and grant managers to ensure timely submissions and award processing.

Remote work is available for this position with state restrictions. Training and ongoing certification requirements apply to maintain eligibility within the Research Administration Academy (RAA).