Senior Grants & Contracts Manager - Remote

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Grants Manager to support the Shared Research Administration Resource (RASR) Group. Lead a team handling pre- and post-award activities for a large, complex portfolio of grants and contracts, including budget preparation and compliance oversight.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with grants management, and the ability to coordinate across departments. Remote work option available within approved states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• RAA and AGM certifications required or will schedule training to obtain them within 12+6 months.
• Experience with grants and contracts in academic setting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-award activities for a large, complex portfolio.
• Post-award activities include budgeting, reporting, and cost allocations.
• Monitor compliance with sponsor/university policies and deadlines.
• Guide PIs on regulatory requirements and funding rules.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

RAA certification

AGM certification

Financial reporting training

Tools

SPS/ORA

Duke GL

Budgeting software

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Grants Manager to support the Shared Research Administration Resource (RASR) Group. Lead a team handling pre- and post-award activities for a large, complex portfolio of grants and contracts, including budget preparation and compliance oversight.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with grants management, and the ability to coordinate across departments. Remote work option available within approved states.