Research Administrator

Duke Careers

. Perform pre- and/or award management activities for the Schools of Medicine and Nursing .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,026 - $98,838 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre- and post-grant award management, ensuring compliance with University policies and Federal regulations. Proficient in budget review, proposal submission, and project closeout processes while maintaining RAA certification and providing guidance on compliance issues.

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Pre-Grant Award ManagementPost-Grant Award ManagementBudget Review and ApprovalResearch Administration Academy CertificationCompliance Guidance

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Hard Skills

Proposal ReviewBudget ManagementCompliance VerificationRisk AssessmentProject Closeout Coordination

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Duke GLFinancial Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeResearch Administration Academy Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsUniversity PoliciesGrant ManagementProposal Submission Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform pre- and/or award management activities for the Schools of Medicine and Nursing
Review department proposals before submission and ensure compliance with University policies and Federal regulations
Review and approve proposal budgets and materials with PIs and Grant Managers
Interpret sponsor guidelines, University policies, and Federal regulations
Review applications for institutional risk, accuracy, rates, and allowability
Verify required compliance approvals and subcontractor documentation
Ensure proposal packages meet sponsor submission standards and are submitted on time
Review award terms and conditions and communicate issues to PIs or designated administrators
Request and review revised budgets
Initiate or approve account setup for new projects and process awards
Liaise between sponsors and investigators to resolve issues and handle prior approval requests
Review rebudgets, CAS, no-cost extensions, carryover requests, closeout requests, residual balance requests, and other award management actions
Coordinate and review project closeout
Keep current with internal and external policies and procedures
Provide guidance on compliance questions and issues
Support special projects and initiatives assigned by department leadership
Cross-train to provide coverage for both pre-award and award management functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree program completion
Pre- and/or post-grant awards experience
Communications, analytical, and organizational skills
Successful completion of required department training within the first six months of hire, including Application Development, Management and Resources, Introduction to Research, Financial Services Introduction to R3, Introduction to Duke GL, Introduction to Accounting, Sponsored Research Reporting, Research Administration at Duke, and Basic Compliance
Successful completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA); employees without RAA training must complete it within 12 months
Maintain RAA certification through continuing education
Research or grants education and/or certification preferred
Remote workers must reside in an approved state or Washington, DC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Family-friendly and cultural programs