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Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Job Title: Grants and Contracts Manager (Remote)

Department: Office for Research and Innovation - Campus Research Administration Support Resource Office

Remote Work Locations

All Duke University remote employees must reside in one of the following states or districts:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington (State), Washington, DC, or Wisconsin.

Be You

At Duke University, we celebrate individuality, expertise, and the essential role research administrators play in advancing discovery. As a Grants and Contracts Manager, you will join the Campus Grants Management Team (CGMT)-a dynamic and growing unit within the Office for Research and Innovation that provides cradle-to-grave grants management services. CGMT administrators are more than transaction processors; they are subject-matter experts and trusted partners who collaborate closely with faculty to develop strong proposals and manage awards in compliance with sponsor guidelines and Duke University policies.

Be Bold

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing a highly complex portfolio of grants and contracts while leading a team of Grants and Contracts Administrators. You will apply strong analytical judgment, regulatory knowledge, and sound independent decision-making to ensure compliant and effective award management across the full research lifecycle.

PreAward Administration (30%)

Advise faculty and Principal Investigators (PIs) on administrative requirements related to proposal development and submission.

Assist with the development, preparation, and submission of research proposals, ensuring all applications meet sponsor and Duke guidelines, published timetables, and deadlines.

Develop detailed budgets and budget justifications, ensuring accuracy and consistency across proposal materials and subrecipient documentation.

Prepare, coordinate, and review proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Monitor compliance with sponsor and university regulations, including verification of financial data and application of appropriate F&A rates.

Ensure proposals are entered and routed through Duke systems in a timely manner for institutional review and approval.

Monitor proposal status and proactively advise PIs on requirements, timelines, and deadlines.

Manage subcontract processes in coordination with ORA/ORS and collaborating organizations.

PostAward Administration (30%)

Manage large and complex sponsored projects that may span multiple disciplines, departments, and faculty.

Meet regularly with faculty to provide financial updates, guidance, and proactive portfolio management support.

Validate AARs for expenses and perform detailed monthly reconciliations of assigned project budgets.

Prepare and submit cost transfers, salary redistributions, rebudgets, and nocost extension requests as needed.

Prepare complex budget and financial reports.

Establish and monitor subrecipient requirements, including reconciliation and closeout of subrecipient budgets.

Maintain financial records in accordance with Duke document retention guidelines.

Manage cost sharing, compliance timelines, WBSE communications, overdrafts, and revenue recording.

Close out projects in accordance with sponsor and university requirements.

Perform ongoing grants monitoring using available tools to ensure compliance with Duke policies.

Provide reports to the Senior Manager as requested.

Management, Supervisory & Leadership (40%)

Supervise and manage a team of Grants and Contracts Administrators while maintaining responsibility for a complex personal portfolio.

Partner closely with the Senior Manager to ensure staff are appropriately trained and delivering highquality service.

Serve as the primary escalation point for team members on grants and contracts issues and interpretation of Duke guidelines.

Act as a key point of contact for faculty regarding team performance and service delivery.

Execute regular monitoring and performance reports to ensure university performance metrics are met.

Recommend and support personnel actions, including hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and scheduling.

Foster a team culture that promotes open communication, collaboration, learning, and professional development.

What You'll Bring

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Research or grants education or certification preferred. Completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) and Advanced Grants Management (AGM) required.

Certified Research Administrator preferred.

Experience:

 Three years of grants and contracts and/or leadership experience. Advanced Excel skills and strong grants systems knowledge required. Demonstrated communication skills and sound judgment.

Choose Duke.

This is more than a grants management role-it's an opportunity to lead, influence, and elevate research at one of the world's premier universities.

At Duke, you'll partner with accomplished faculty, manage a sophisticated and diverse research portfolio, and lead a talented team that plays a critical role in advancing discovery, innovation, and global impact. You'll be trusted as a subjectmatter expert, empowered to make decisions, and supported by an institution that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

As a Grants and Contracts Manager, you'll enjoy:

Highimpact work supporting federally funded, nonfederal, and international research

Leadership visibility within a growing, missiondriven grants management team

Flexibility through a fully remote work model within approved states

Career investment through structured training, certifications

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Apply now and help advance Duke's world-class research mission through exceptional grants and contracts management.