Duke University

Research Program Leader

Duke University$78K — $133K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • 4 years of related experience in program planning and administration is preferred.
  • Experience in grant writing and budget management.
  • Leadership experience managing a team and overseeing projects.
  • Knowledge of regulatory research guidelines and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate strategic planning towards the PI's research program goals.
  • Provide oversight in developing and implementing standard operating procedures for projects.
  • Prepare and submit grant applications, including budget development and compliance monitoring.
  • Engage with students and institutions to share program information and policies.
  • Direct various personnel actions including hiring and performance appraisals.
  • Monitor and reconcile the expenditure of budgeted funds for research projects.
  • Lead and supervise a team of 4-7 staff members involved in research projects.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or remote working options available for eligible positions.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.
  • Generous retirement benefits.
  • Access to family-friendly and cultural programs.
  • Supported interdisciplinary research environment through Duke's Global Health Institute.
Full Job Description
The Duke Global Health Institute is looking for a Research Program Leader to join our team. The Research Program Leader will support Dr. Emily Smith's research program and will be a key strategic person on the team. Dr. Smith's research program includes global projects related to children's cancer, children's surgery, and the intersection of poverty and policy on children's health.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience.

This position is.
  • Hybrid and/or remote eligible position (exempt only). The employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state.


This position will include:
  • Coordinating strategic planning towards the PI's program goals, coordinating all teams related to the PI's research, and providing leadership for all study teams. Coordination and leadership will include planning and participating in meetings with PI and all study team members to ensure research metrics and goals are planned for and met.
  • Providing oversight to develop and implement standard operating protocols, procedures, and policies for projects within the program.
  • Preparing applications for external and internal grants and contracts to include development of budgets; administer departmental grants and contracts in accordance with University policies and sponsors' requirements regarding records, reports, controls and conditions governing expenditures of funds. Grants will include both external and internal grants and the position will provide oversight and leadership to ensure the grants are submitted on time. The position will also provide leadership and oversight of funded grants, including ensuring budgets are adhered to, regulatory documents are kept up to date, and compliance of federal and Duke regulatory research guidelines are followed.
  • Corresponding with interested students and other universities to provide information concerning activities, policies and procedures of the program. Prepare budgetary recommendations for fiscal year requirements for the PI's research portfolio including external grant contracts and internal funding; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds for the PI's research portfolio, including NIH-funded grants, philanthropic donations, and internal funding.
  • Directing various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. The position will report directly to the PI and oversee/supervise 4-7 staff members on the PI's research projects (project coordinators, data collectors, etc).


Dr. Smith's research portfolio is quickly expanding to multiple global sites and foci for children's health. The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI), founded in 2006, is a central initiative within Duke University's new Strategic Plan "Making a Difference." Based on Duke's rich tradition of interdisciplinary work and drawing on the intellectual assets of the entire university to address global issues, the DGHI seeks to reduce health disparities locally and globally through programs and activities in global health education, research, service, and policy.

Screening of Applications.
  • Screening continues until position is filled. (Note: Search committee will screen applications as they come in and must continue screening ALL applications until position is filled, regardless of where the search committee is at in the review process.)


Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $78,347.00 to USD $133,188.00. 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/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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