Remote Pre-Award Grants Administrator (Federal)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty and research teams through proposal development and grant submission processes. You will advise on sponsor guidelines, develop budgets, and coordinate submissions to a range of sponsors, including federal agencies, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of pre-award experience in a research or university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of pre-award research administration experience in university, academic medical center, or research institution.
• Experience preparing and submitting proposals to federal sponsors (NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE, HRSA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations and 2 CFR 200.
• Experience budgeting and budget justifications for grants.
• Familiarity with electronic research administration systems and sponsor submission portals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and PIs to develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
• Review sponsor guidelines and prepare budgets and budgets justifications.
• Advise investigators on allowable costs, effort commitments, and compliance.
• Coordinate submissions to federal, state, foundation, and private sponsors.
• Monitor proposal timelines and internal approvals; ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain proposal records in research administration systems.
• Assist with narratives, biosketches, and supporting documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Research Administration (eRA) systems

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty and research teams through proposal development and grant submission processes. You will advise on sponsor guidelines, develop budgets, and coordinate submissions to a range of sponsors, including federal agencies, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of pre-award experience in a research or university setting.