Grants and Contracts Manager, Campus Grants Management Team (Remote)

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.

Remote work eligibility: This role is eligible for remote work in the following states: Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Maine; Montana; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; Washington (State); Washington, DC.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Grants and Contracts Manager, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports faculty and researchers across campus as they pursue innovative, impactful scholarship.

As a key leader within the Campus Grants Management Team (CGMT), you will deliver cradletograve grant management services, oversee a complex portfolio of sponsored projects, and manage a team of Grants and Contracts Administrators. You will partner closely with faculty, navigate evolving sponsor regulations, and apply your critical thinking, analytical expertise, and sound judgment to support Duke's research mission.

* Advise faculty and PIs on proposal requirements, timelines, and sponsor guidelines.

* Develop and review proposal budgets, justifications, and supporting documents.

* Ensure compliance with all sponsor and university requirements; coordinate routing and submission through SPS/ORS.

* Manage and coordinate the subcontract process with ORA/ORS and partner institutions.

* Manage complex portfolios across multiple disciplines, meeting regularly with faculty to review award activity.

* Reconcile project budgets monthly; submit cost transfers, salary redistributions, rebudgets, and nocost extension requests.

* Oversee subrecipient monitoring and ensure sponsorrequired reporting.

* Manage closeout processes, revenue recording, costsharing adjustments, and compliance reviews.

* Supervise staff, provide training, conduct performance evaluations, and support ongoing development.

* Serve as the primary resource for team members and faculty on policy, compliance, and grant administration matters.

* Foster a collaborative, communicative, and growthoriented team culture.

* Monitor unit metrics and partner with the Sr. Manager to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

* Three years of grants and contracts or related leadership experience.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.

* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

* Completion of RAA (within 12 months) and AGM (within 6 additional months).

Must reside in one of the following states for remote work eligibility: Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Maine; Montana; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; Washington (State); Washington, DC.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.

* Experience supervising or mentoring research administration staff.

* Experience supporting complex or multiinvestigator research portfolios.

* Highlevel analytical skills and financial reporting expertise.

At Duke, your expertise isn't just appreciated - it's impactful. As a Grants and Contracts Manager, you'll step into a role where you lead with purpose, support research that transforms communities, and advance your own career in a topranked global university. Here's what you gain when you choose Duke: leadership that matters, careerelevating growth, flexible remote work in approved states, a culture of belonging, purposeful work that drives discovery, and the prestige and opportunity that come with being part of Duke. At Duke, you don't just support research - you help shape the future of it. Bring your expertise. Bring your ambition. We'll help you bring your potential to life.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.