Research Administration Manager

Research Administration Manager

Performs work activities related to SAP master data award set-up, award maintenance, and monthly billing and reporting activities.

Work Performed :

• Review award documents to accurately and efficiently set up / modify project master data and billing / reporting requirements in SAP. Coordinate with the appropriate Pre-Award office to resolve questions / issues related to award agreements. Escalate issues to the supervisor, as needed.
• Create or modify recurring accounts receivable records for awards with payment schedules.
• Work with Pre-Award Offices when unfavorable payment options or payment terms are identified so that these can be addressed for future awards. Communicate these issues to the supervisor, when necessary.
• Coordinate with the Pre-Award Offices to obtain final agreements for projects approved for pre-spending.
• Possess and maintain an understanding of acceptable billing and payment options for sponsored projects.
• Perform a variety of routine and complex analysis activities to ensure accurate maintenance of award master data.
• Maintain knowledge of external regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Possess thorough knowledge of procedures.
• Promote teamwork and a positive working environment to achieve office goals.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the job described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level :

Education / Training : Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a directly related field, or previous experience in pre or post-award management.

Experience : Work generally requires one to three years of business / finance experience to become knowledgeable about accepted industry / governmental requirements and internal control practices OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE.

Skills :

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan 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.

Anticipated Pay Range : Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $67,732.00 to USD $116,282.00. 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 goes beyond 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 /

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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Education : Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Research or grants education 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) and Advanced Grants Management and eCrt is required. Employees hired into this classification without the expected credentials will work closely with their manager to schedule and successfully complete all training (12 months for RAA and an additional 6 months for AGM). Successful completion of all expected training will be an annual performance goal until complete. Upon completion of expected training, the employee must maintain Research Administration Academy (RAA) certification and Advanced Grants Management (AGM) certification by completing continuing education requirements. Certified Research Administrator preferred.

Experience

Work generally requires three years of relevant grants and contracts experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Work generally requires three years of relevant grants and contracts experience.

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 on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan 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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.