Research Administrator

at  Duke University

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Pre and/or post grant awards experience is essential.
This position will have an opportunity to work remotely. All Duke University remote workers must reside in one of the following states or districts: Arizona; California; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Maryland; Massachusetts; Montana; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia or Washington, DC.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Performs pre- and/or award management activities for the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. Pre-award activities include reviewing department proposals prior to submission and ensuring all applications meet University policy and Federal regulations, award review and set-up to facilitate appropriate long-term management. Award management activities include facilitating the progress of the sponsored project by reviewing prior approval requests, rebudgets, extensions, and managing the closeout process.
The successful candidate will be assigned either to pre-award or award management as a primary function, but will be crossed trained to provide coverage for the other.

EDUCATION

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.
Research or grants education and/or certification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor’s or position. Master’s degree in a field of study directly related to the specific.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

• Keep up-to-date of changes involving internally and externally imposed policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource for any compliance questions/issues using existing knowledge, experience and available resources (e.g., sponsor regulations, University policies) for supporting and/or providing guidance within ORA and the SOM’s research community.
• Special projects/initiatives as identified by department leadership