Assistant Director of Research and Administration, Nicholas Institute

Assistant Director of Research and Administration, The Nicholas Institute

Requisition Number: 263509

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Assistant Director of Research and Administration at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability (NIEES), you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team driving sustainability and climate resilience across the university and beyond.

The Strategic Financial and Planning Specialist will lead and support financial and strategic planning processes that directly impact NIEES’s mission. This role engages with university stakeholders, including the Provost’s Office and Campus Grants Management Team, to build systems that provide a comprehensive view of NIEES’s financial health and trajectory. You’ll develop strategic presentations, support grant fundraising efforts, and manage centralized research staff allocation to optimize talent utilization.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management processes.
• Build systems to reconcile internal and external funding sources.
• Develop financial forecasts and strategic presentations for leadership.
• Support NIEES’s annual programmatic strategy reviews and budget planning.
• Collaborate with Program Directors on grant proposals and performance metrics.
• Manage centralized research staff allocation and utilization.
• Work with Director of Research and Engagement Strategy to develop and maintain a series of performance metrics for NIEES programs and the Institute that measure efficiency, staff utilization and leverage ratios.
• Oversee preparation efforts for a variety of narrative and analytical reports and correspondence to include ECRT (Effort Certification), Grant proposals (SPS) and Space (Web Central).

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,694.00 to USD $. 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.

Total Compensation:

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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:

Bachelor's degree (Master's or higher degree preferred).

Experience:

Five years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of energy, environment, and sustainability ’ll work alongside passionate experts and contribute to impactful research and policy engagement.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

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