Associate Director, Research Office of Research Support

3 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
Job Summary

The Associate Director, Research Administration will manage the personnel and activities of the Office of Research Support Awards Team, ensuring compliance with University and agency policies, procedures, and law. This role requires a deep understanding of Duke policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of federal rules and regulations, compliance requirements, and cost accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the personnel and activities of the ORS Awards Team
  • Review and assist the team in the negotiation of award and contract terms
  • Write and execute subcontracts related to sponsored projects
  • Provide post-award administrative review of all team activities and institutional approval for changes
  • Process various research-related regulatory requirements
  • Train and develop new and existing staff members
  • Participate in the development and delivery of training materials for the broader research administration community
Requirements
  • 5 years of relevant grants and contracts experience
  • Leadership skills
  • Innovative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to coach and develop employees
  • Ability to build employee commitment through frequent feedback and meaningful performance evaluations
  • Demonstrated skills in analyzing data and formulating conclusions
  • Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
  • Full command of grants and contracts systems
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification
  • Research or grants education and/or certification

Duke University 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.



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