Research Administrator

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.

Play a key role in supporting innovative research.

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

• 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.

Work Arrangement – Remote - This position will have an opportunity to work remotely.

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

• Alabama; Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kentucky, Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Missouri; Montana; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Vermont; Virginia Washington; Washington, DC; or Wisconsin.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Pre- and/or post grant awards experience is strongly preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

• Training: Successful completion of required department training such as GC101& 201 Introduction to Research, Financial Services Introduction to R3, Introduction to Duke GL, Introduction to Accounting, Sponsored Research Reporting, Research Administration at Duke (on-line), Basic Compliance (on-line) within first six months of hire is required. Successful completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) is required.
  • Employees hired into this classification without RAA training will work closely with their manager to schedule and complete the training within 12 months of start date.
  • The expectation is that the staff member will maintain the requirements for their level. Failing to meet these requirements will be addressed through the performance review process.
  • Upon successful completion of expected training, the employee must maintain Research Administration Academy (RAA) certification by completing continuing education requirements.

Experience - No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position.

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Work Performed

Proposal Review and Approval

• Assist PIs and Grant Managers in the development and submission of accurate proposal budgets and compliant proposal materials by interpreting sponsor guidelines, University policies and Federal regulations.
• Review applications for institutional risk issues, accuracy, correct rates, and allowability o