Remote Grants & Contracts Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a Grants and Contracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of complex grants and contracts. You will oversee pre-award activities, including proposal development, and post-award processes such as budget reconciliation and reporting.

The role requires building budgets, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university rules, and coordinating with faculty and study teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; research or grants education preferred.
• Experience or training in grants/contracts administration.
• Familiarity with Duke policies and grant/contract processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and budget justifications for proposals.
• Submit grants and contracts following Sponsor and Duke rules.
• Advise faculty/PI on administrative requirements and timelines.
• Monitor compliance and prepare financial reporting.
• Manage portfolios and reconcile monthly budget reporting.
• Ensure proper recording and allocation of funds.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Grant management

SPS

R3

Budget management

Federal regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Research Administration training (RAA)

Budget development & negotiation training

Duke-specific online trainings

Tools

SPS

R3

grants.duke

SES

Duke GL

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a Grants and Contracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of complex grants and contracts. You will oversee pre-award activities, including proposal development, and post-award processes such as budget reconciliation and reporting.

The role requires building budgets, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university rules, and coordinating with faculty and study teams.