Remote Grants & Research Administrator

Duke University; Wilmington (VT); Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Grants Administrator to handle pre- and post-award work, ensuring compliant proposals and smooth award management. Training in research administration is required within six months. The role offers diverse coverage with cross-training and opportunities to work remotely.

Responsibilities include proposal budgets, risk reviews, compliance checks, and project closeout support, with a focus on supporting PIs and grant managers across Duke Health.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Research or grants education and/or certification is preferred.
• Completion of required training within six months of hire is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs and Grant Managers in developing and submitting accurate proposal budgets and materials.
• Review applications for risk, rates, and allowability; facilitate changes as needed.
• Ensure compliance approvals (human subjects, animals, COI, biohazards) are obtained.
• Verify subcontractor documentation and sponsor submission standards.
• Review awards and project setup; initiate account setup and closeout processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies and support the SOM research community.

Skills

Communications skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

GC101 & 201 Introduction to Research

Financial Services Introduction to R3

Introduction to Duke GL

Introduction to Accounting

Sponsored Research Reporting

Research Administration at Duke (Online)

Basic Compliance (Online)

Research Administration Academy (RAA)

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Grants Administrator to handle pre- and post-award work, ensuring compliant proposals and smooth award management. Training in research administration is required within six months. The role offers diverse coverage with cross-training and opportunities to work remotely.

Responsibilities include proposal budgets, risk reviews, compliance checks, and project closeout support, with a focus on supporting PIs and grant managers across Duke Health.