Please direct inquiries to Michele Jones, Office of the Dean of Natural
Sciences, Duke University, 919-668-2728 or xxxxxx@aas.duke.edu

Direct cover letter and resume to:
Office of the Dean of Natural Sciences
Duke University
102 Allen Building
Box 90029
Durham, NC 27708
Attn: Grant Coordinator Search

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Job Description: Grants Coordinator for Natural Sciences

Position: Administrative Manager
Job Code: 1493
Minimum Salary: $43475

Overview:

The position of Grants Coordinator for Natural Sciences is responsible for
facilitating and assisting in the development of research proposals for
large, multidisciplinary grants in the natural science departments of the
School of Arts and Science: Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Statistics & Decision Sciences, and Biological
Anthropology & Anatomy. The Grants Coordinator assists with the inception
of program ideas, the coordination and preparation of proposals for funding
and, when needed, assistance with the initial ramp-up of programs once an
award is made. This position reports to the Arts & Sciences Dean of Natural
Sciences and works closely with the staff of the university Office of
Research Support, as well as with pre- and post-award grants management
staff in individual departments.

Specific Duties Include:

Program Development
- With the Dean and natural sciences faculty, identify solicitations and
sponsors of possible interest to the strategic plan and to faculty research
interests.
- Track and understand faculty research interests in order to identify and
facilitate collaborations.

Proposal Development
- With the PI and the Office of Research Support, coordinate and compile
required components of proposals including biosketches, facilities
descriptions and required forms and tables.
- Request and facilitate the preparation of statements of work, budgets and
other documentation for subcontractors and consultants.
- Edit project descriptions, abstracts and references.
- Develop project budgets, draft budget justifications.
- Assist with documentation of cost sharing commitments, if required.
- Gather required internal approvals.

Sponsor Requests
- As needed, assist with sponsor requests for additional information, site
visits and revised budgets.
- As needed, insure that all the required training and certifications are
obtained by project personnel.
- As needed, assist with preparation of protocols for the use of human
subjects or animals in the proposed research.

Post-award Program Set-up
- If needed, assist PI in hiring and training of project support staff.
- Assist PI in establishing procedures for technical and financial
reporting required by the sponsor.

Education & Experience: BA/BS required. Masters degree preferred.
Exceptional communication and writing skills as well as strong computer
skills are essential. Background in science and prior experience in grants
writing or grant preparation and administration are desirable.

Duke University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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