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Research Administration Manager

Duke Clinical Research Institute
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Research Administration Manager (Award Setup)

At Duke University, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Join a team that supports groundbreaking research by ensuring efficient and compliant award setup and financial management.

About the Role

TheResearch Administration Managersupports post-award operations by managing SAP award setup, maintenance, and billing/reporting activities. This role partners closely with Pre-Award offices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective administration of sponsored projects.

What You'll Do
  • Set up and maintain award master data and billing/reporting requirements in SAP
  • Review award documents for accuracy and compliance
  • Create/modify accounts receivable records and payment schedules
  • Partner with Pre-Award offices to resolve agreement issues and clarify terms
  • Identify and escalate unfavorable payment terms and compliance risks
  • Support projects with pre-spending by coordinating final agreements
  • Perform data analysis to ensure integrity of award records
  • Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and sponsor guidelines
  • Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused work environment
What You Bring Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
    ORequivalent experience in pre/post-award research administration
Experience
  • 1-3 years of business, finance, or research administration experience
  • Familiarity with governmental or industry compliance requirements
Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage complex information
  • Excellent time management in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • SAP experience preferred
Why Duke?

At Duke, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth. Your work will directly support research that improves lives around the world.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke may require repetitive motion and/or physical effort. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.



Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $69,087.00 to USD $118,608.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


Your total compensation goesbeyond 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: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/


Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built oncollaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Duke 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. Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.

 

Salary : $69,087 - $118,608

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