Remote Research Grants Administrator

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

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a qualified professional in research administration to handle pre- and post-award activities across the School of Medicine and School of Nursing. This role focuses on grant budgeting, proposal review, compliance, and award management, working within a collaborative academic medical environment.

The position supports remote work with required training and certification; salary ranges reflect market norms for research administration roles within the university system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; research or grants education preferred.
• Completion of required department training within six months of hire.
• Maintain Research Administration Academy (RAA) certification with continuing education requirements.
• Experience with pre- and/or post-award management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs and Grant Managers in developing accurate proposal budgets and compliant materials by interpreting sponsor guidelines and policies.
• Review applications for sponsor guidelines, university policies and Federal regulations; facilitate changes as needed.
• Ensure necessary compliance approvals (human subjects, animal care, COI, export controls, etc.) are obtained for the project.
• Verify subcontractor documentation is complete prior to submission of proposals.
• Process awards in a timely manner and notify department administrators when awards are received.
• Coordinate and review project close-out and communicate award issues with investigators.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in internal/external policies affecting research administration.

Skills

Grant management

Budget development

Compliance knowledge

Proposal review

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Duke University is seeking a qualified professional in research administration to handle pre- and post-award activities across the School of Medicine and School of Nursing. This role focuses on grant budgeting, proposal review, compliance, and award management, working within a collaborative academic medical environment.

The position supports remote work with required training and certification; salary ranges reflect market norms for research administration roles within the university system.