Remote Research Administration Coordinator

Drexel University; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking a Research Administrator Coordinator to support pre-award and post-award activities within the Central Office of Sponsored Programs. This role serves as a key point of contact for faculty, department admins, sponsors, and stakeholders, coordinating proposals, agreements, and awards.

The position emphasizes centralized communications, records maintenance, workflow support, and timely responses for research administration actions. Remote work option is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience.
• One to three years of administrative, research administration, grants management, or higher education experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Shared Mailbox Management: monitor, triage, and distribute incoming communications.
• Coordinate communication between principal investigators, departments, and central offices.
• Provide guidance on institutional processes, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Support data entry, quality assurance, and record management activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SmartSheet

eRA

Ticketing systems

Job description

Drexel University is seeking a Research Administrator Coordinator to support pre-award and post-award activities within the Central Office of Sponsored Programs. This role serves as a key point of contact for faculty, department admins, sponsors, and stakeholders, coordinating proposals, agreements, and awards.

The position emphasizes centralized communications, records maintenance, workflow support, and timely responses for research administration actions. Remote work option is available.