Duke University Office of Research Administration is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced research administrator to manage a large volume of subcontracts for the School of Medicine.

The Administrative Manager, Contracts independently drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes agreements on behalf of the Duke University School of Medicine and School of Nursing within institutional guidelines, all applicable policies and procedures, and relevant federal regulations while meeting the objectives of the Duke Research community.

• Specializes in federal subcontracts (both incoming and outgoing), VA interpersonal agreements, and continuing medical education contracts.

• Drafts contracts and subcontracts based on federal grants and corresponding regulations.

• Independently drafts and negotiates contract terms and conditions directly with prime contractors, subcontractors, and federal government within clearly defined parameters in accordance with institution policies, federal regulations, and professional ethics.

• Analyzes and interprets federal regulations and applies to contract language.

• Analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets information from multiple sources to solve problems. Exhibits comprehensive understanding of Institution’s interests with regard to specific agreements and provides efficient, effective, and reliable service as a qualified representative.

• Collaborates with and disseminates information to the Principal Investigator and Department administrators.

• Maintains the highest level of responsiveness and service while communicating contract status: compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, execution, and termination.

• Fosters and maintains an effective, reliable working relationship with contracting parties

• Conducts oneself in a professional manner in verbal and written communication at all times.

• Maintains thorough documentation in an efficient and organized manner to facilitate effective knowledge transfer.

• Responsible for the coordination of compliance documents, including subrecipient monitoring.

Work requires a general business background generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a business related field.

Work requires 4 years related business or administrative experience to acquire competence in applying accounting and budgeting principles, paralegal, legal,operations, research,  regulatory and coordination of major administrative functions.  Previous research administration experience preferred.

A master's degree in a business related field may be substituted for 2 years experience.
OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate must possess the following skills/characteristics: exceptional organizational and time management skills; excellent communication skills both oral and written; analytical and problem-solving skills; interpersonal skills; attention to detail; work well independently as well as in a team; ability to manage multiple tasks/projects; self-initiative and motivation; teamwork and facilitation skills; excellent customer service skills; editing skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; computer proficiency and literacy.

Please email a letter of interest and resume to xxxxxx@mc.duke.edu.  No phone calls, please.

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