Grants and Contracts Manager
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 12, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days
Job Summary
Managing a portfolio of complex grants and contracts, the full-time remote Grants and Contracts Manager will oversee a team of Grants and Contracts Administrators, ensuring compliance and supporting faculty in both pre-award and post-award activities.
Key responsibilities
- Advise Principal Investigators on proposal submissions and manage the development of proposal budgets
- Oversee complex sponsored projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication with faculty regarding financial matters
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing training, performance management, and support for ongoing professional growth
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Three years of relevant grants and contracts administration experience or leadership experience
- Successful completion of Duke's Research Administration Academy within 12 months of hire
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills
- Preferred certification as a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or equivalent research administration education
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