Research Administrator

The Bronx; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Collaborative team

Professional growth

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Research Administrator for a leading nonprofit research organization. This is a hybrid, full-time direct-hire opportunity requiring 2–3 days per week in the office.

The Research Administrator will provide high-level administrative support within the Research Department, helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. The role suits a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple

Qualifications

• Administrative experience with a demonstrated track record of success; experience supporting research organizations is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Research Department, including coordinating tasks, communications, schedules, and departmental activities.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain documents, presentations, spreadsheets, records, and other administrative materials.
• Communicate professionally on behalf of the Research Department through written correspondence, phone calls, and other channels.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and requests while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support meetings, events, projects, and other departmental initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with team members while independently completing assignments and proactively identifying opportunities to provide support.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM

Project management tools

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for Research Administrator for a leading nonprofit research organization. This is a hybrid, full-time direct-hire opportunity requiring 2–3 days per week in the office. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Research Administrator will provide high-level administrative support within the Research Department, helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and supporting a collaborative team. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines, and representing the Research Department through polished written and verbal communication.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$73,000, with an opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and mission-driven work.
• Hybrid flexibility, with 2–3 days per week in the office.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team that values organization, communication, flexibility, and diverse perspectives.
• Opportunity to develop expertise with CRM, project management, and other technology platforms while expanding administrative skills.
• Direct-hire opportunity with a respected nonprofit research organization and potential for long-term professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the Research Department, including coordinating tasks, communications, schedules, and departmental activities.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain documents, presentations, spreadsheets, records, and other administrative materials.
• Communicate professionally on behalf of the Research Department through written correspondence, phone calls, and other channels.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and requests while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support meetings, events, projects, and other departmental initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with team members while independently completing assignments and proactively identifying opportunities to provide support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Administrative experience with a demonstrated track record of success; experience supporting research organizations is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with CRM or project management tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, learn new software and processes, ask thoughtful questions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The salary range for this position is $60,000–$73,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days in the office.
• Additional benefits and employment details will be provided during the interview process.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.