Research Administrator

Duke Careers

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-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 while effectively reviewing proposals, budgets, and awards. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for coordinating project closeouts and liaising between sponsors and investigators.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pre-Grant Awards ExperiencePost-Grant Awards ExperienceKnowledge Of Sponsor RegulationsResearch Administration Academy CertificationProposal Review And Compliance

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Hard Skills

Proposal ReviewBudget ApprovalAward ManagementCompliance ReviewProject Closeout Coordination

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Research Administration Academy Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsUniversity PoliciesGrant ManagementSubcontractor DocumentationSponsor 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 policy and Federal regulations
Review and approve proposal budgets and materials with PIs and Grant Managers
Review applications for institutional risk, accuracy, rates, allowability, clearances, and compliance approvals
Ensure subcontractor documentation is complete
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
Review awards and projects for compliance requirements
Initiate or approve account setup for new projects
Process awards and notify relevant stakeholders
Liaise between sponsors and investigators to resolve issues and submit prior approval requests
Review rebudgets, CAS, no-cost extensions, carryovers, closeouts, residual balances, and other award management actions
Coordinate and review project closeout
Monitor policy and procedure changes
Provide guidance on compliance questions and issues
Participate in 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

Pre- and/or post-grant awards experience is essential
Bachelor's degree program completion generally required for communications, analytical, and organizational skills
Research or grants education and/or certification preferred
Successful completion of required department training within the first six months of hire
Successful completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) expected
Employees without RAA training must complete it within 12 months
Maintain RAA certification through continuing education requirements
Knowledge of sponsor regulations, University policies, and Federal regulations
Ability to review proposals, budgets, awards, compliance requirements, and sponsored project actions
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
Remote work opportunity