Remote Pre-Award Research Administrator

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs as required by agencies

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty and research teams across proposal development and grant submission. You will serve as a trusted advisor on funding opportunities, sponsor requirements, and compliance review, partnering with PIs to ensure competitive proposals and timely submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in pre-award administration, with experience with NIH/NSF/DoD etc., advanced Excel, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of pre-award research administration experience within a university, academic medical center, or research institution.
• Experience preparing and submitting proposals to federal sponsors such as NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE, HRSA, or other government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and sponsor policies.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex grant budgets and budget justifications.
• Familiarity with electronic research administration systems and sponsor submission portals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while supporting multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and principal investigators to develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
• Review funding opportunity announcements and interpret sponsor guidelines and requirements.
• Prepare detailed proposal budgets and budget justifications.
• Advise investigators on allowable costs, effort commitments, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate proposal submissions to federal, state, foundation, and private sponsors.
• Monitor and communicate changes to sponsor requirements and funding policies.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty and research teams across proposal development and grant submission. You will serve as a trusted advisor on funding opportunities, sponsor requirements, and compliance review, partnering with PIs to ensure competitive proposals and timely submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in pre-award administration, with experience with NIH/NSF/DoD etc., advanced Excel, and the ability