Remote Research Administrator: Pre- & Award Management

Duke University; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a grants administrator to support pre-award and award management for sponsored programs. The role includes reviewing budgets, ensuring sponsor compliance, and facilitating timely submissions while coordinating with PIs, grant managers, and administrator teams.

The successful candidate will handle proposal reviews, budget preparation, and award setup, with cross-training to cover related responsibilities. Remote work is available within allowed states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; research/grants education preferred.
• Training required: Duke Research Administration Academy (RAA) within six months; maintain RAA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs and Grant Managers in developing and submitting accurate proposal budgets and compliant proposal materials.
• Review applications for risk, rates, and allowability; ensure required approvals are obtained.
• Ensure documentation for subcontractors is complete and sponsor submission standards are met.
• Review awards terms, set up accounts, and notify stakeholders of new awards.
• Coordinate project closeout and ongoing award management tasks.

Skills

Grant management

Pre-award review

Award management

Budget review

Regulatory compliance

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Research administration training

Tools

RAA certification

GC101 & 201 training

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a grants administrator to support pre-award and award management for sponsored programs. The role includes reviewing budgets, ensuring sponsor compliance, and facilitating timely submissions while coordinating with PIs, grant managers, and administrator teams.

The successful candidate will handle proposal reviews, budget preparation, and award setup, with cross-training to cover related responsibilities. Remote work is available within allowed states.