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Grants And Contracts Administrator - Clinical Research Administration Finance (Remote)

Join a team where your expertise in compliance, regulations, and strategic oversight fuels groundbreaking research and innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll manage a high-impact portfolio, applyingyour analytical skills and technical know-how to ensure success from start to finish. Candidates must reside in the following states: AL, AZ, CA CO, CT, DE, FL, GA HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and Washington, DC.

This position will be located within the School of Medicine Shared Research Administration Resource Group and will play an active role in working with specifically identified departments to manage their portfolio of grants and contracts. Pre-award activities include support for clinical research, including trials, for PI initiated and Sponsor initiated studies, for multiple clinical research programs. Ensure all applications and contracts meet sponsor/agency and university guidelines adhering to the necessary internal and external deadlines. Post-award activities include detailed reconciliation of assigned project budgets, preparing complex budget reports, preparing adjustments and corrections in assigned project budgets for further review and approval in order to meet project goals and federal requirements. You will effectively manage assigned projects and financial project portfolios using independent judgment and discretion to make decisions that impact the compliance and successful completion of the clinical research studies. You will build and maintain close collaborative working relationships with the Principal Investigators (PIs), key study personnel and colleagues throughout Duke to effectively manage the financial activities of research studies. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing an assigned portfolio of complex grants and contracts using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.

Work arrangement is remote; candidates must reside in one of the approved states for remote work. Anticipated pay range is USD $59,829.00 to USD $96,900.00. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:

Departmental preferences include previous clinical research administration experience and/or pre-award and post-award administrative and financial experience. Research or grants education and/or certification is preferred. University Sponsor and/or University setting experience strongly preferred. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree program and successful completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA). Skills include the ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.

Pre-award job responsibilities include developing budgets, arranging budget discussions, preparing and submitting grants, and advising on administrative requirements. Post-award job responsibilities include managing study finances, managing patient reimbursement, invoicing and depositing funds, and reconciling monthly budget reports. Administrative job responsibilities include producing reports, developing project management plans, serving as primary liaison with sponsors, and interpreting departmental policies.

Tier structure includes Associate, Advanced, Lead, and Senior levels, each with specific competencies and responsibilities.