Assistant Director of Research and Administration, The Nicholas Institute

Duke University • Durham, NC

54d • $62,694 - $107,633

About The Position

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. Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. 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. Be Bold. 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. Choose Duke. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of energy, environment, and sustainability at Duke. You'll work alongside passionate experts and contribute to impactful research and policy engagement. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future. 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 ideas-an 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's or higher degree preferred).
• Five years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 (WebCentral).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees