Strategic Grant Operations Director

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a Director of Grant Operations within the Forum for Congregational Life at Duke Divinity School to provide strategic administrative leadership for a portfolio of grant-funded programs. The role oversees project implementation, contractor engagement, financial administration, reporting, and database operations, with funding through December 31, 2028.

You will lead collaboration, leverage data for decision-making, and ensure compliance with university and sponsor requirements

Qualifications

• General business background equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• 4 years of related business or administrative experience in personnel, accounting and budgeting coordination.
• Master's degree in a business-related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Preference for experience with lay or clergy leadership in congregations.
• Preference for supervision of staff and contractors or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of multiple grant programs from launch to completion.
• Design and improve database structures and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare financial, operational and programmatic reports for sponsors.
• Analyze grant requests for alignment with program goals and policy.
• Coordinate review and adjudication processes.
• Develop recommendations regarding grant funding decisions.
• Monitor grant activities and support program improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise contractors.
• Build collaborative relationships with peer organizations and external partners.
• Analyze data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Assist with grant proposal development and budget preparation.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Data analysis

Grant administration

Budgeting

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Airtable

SAP

Job description

Duke University seeks a Director of Grant Operations within the Forum for Congregational Life at Duke Divinity School to provide strategic administrative leadership for a portfolio of grant-funded programs. The role oversees project implementation, contractor engagement, financial administration, reporting, and database operations, with funding through December 31, 2028.

You will lead collaboration, leverage data for decision-making, and ensure compliance with university and sponsor requirements