SKILLS:

• Knowledge
  • Understanding and application of Federal and sponsor specific regulations/laws and guidance relating to extramural funding (e.g., Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR 200; Department of Health and Human Services; National Science Foundation; Department of Defense; additional Federal and non-Federal sponsors)
  • Ability to interpret and apply post award guidance from Duke University policies and procedures
  • Understanding and application of basic internal control concepts, including adequacy and completeness in documentation during the daily management of sponsored subawards
  
  

• Communication
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization
  • Understand when to escalate issues to leadership, when necessary
  • Ability to recognize and reach out to partnering offices within the larger Duke organization to solve problems and collaborate on research administration matters
  
  

• Analytical
  • Ability to analyze data, formulate conclusions and provide summary level reports as needed
  
  

• Organizational
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work as a team member and individually, depending upon the tasks or goals at hand
  
  

• Team Player
  • Willingness to be a team leader or collaborator utilizing appropriate time/resource management having a high regard of personal responsibility with respect for confidentiality
  
  

• Systems
  • Ability to learn and apply changing technologies related to research administration management
  • Knowledge of research administration automated processes/systems
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Working knowledge of organizational financial systems (SAP, SPS or other similar systems)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Education: Work requires communications, analytical and organizational process. 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 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 position. Master's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific

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