Remote Research Grants Administrator

Duke University; Williamstown (NJ); Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a Grant Administrator role within Duke Health ORA. The position supports pre-award and award management for the School of Medicine and Nursing, focusing on proposal budgets, sponsor guidelines, and compliance.

The successful candidate will train in the Research Administration Academy and complete required certifications within 12 months. This remote-friendly opportunity offers cross-functional collaboration across Duke Health and its academic medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree program completed.
• Research or grants education and/or certification preferred.
• Successful completion of required department training within first six months of hire.
• Research Administration Academy (RAA) training/certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sponsor guidelines, University policies, and Federal regulations to develop accurate proposal budgets.
• Review applications for risk, accuracy, correct rates, and allowability; facilitate changes as needed.
• Ensure required compliance approvals (human subjects, animals, COI, biohazards) are obtained.
• Verify subcontractor documentation is complete prior to proposal submission.
• Ensure proposals meet sponsor submission standards and electronic system requirements; timely submission.
• Review NOA/award terms; coordinate with PI/administrator on issues related to the award.
• Review rebudgets, no-cost extensions, and closeout-related actions.
• Initiate/approve account setup for new projects; process awards in a timely manner.
• Act as liaison between sponsors and investigators to resolve issues.

Skills

Communications skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke University invites applications for a Grant Administrator role within Duke Health ORA. The position supports pre-award and award management for the School of Medicine and Nursing, focusing on proposal budgets, sponsor guidelines, and compliance.

The successful candidate will train in the Research Administration Academy and complete required certifications within 12 months. This remote-friendly opportunity offers cross-functional collaboration across Duke Health and its academic medical