Senior Research Administration Manager (Remote)

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a detail‑oriented senior administrator to plan, coordinate, and monitor the department's research administration activities in collaboration with senior leadership. The role involves budget planning, HR and space planning, and ensuring compliance with sponsor rules and human subjects guidelines.

The position offers flexibility to work fully remote and requires strong communication skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and experience with research funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance or related discipline.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in a research/academic environment with funding, clinical trials, and grant processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to interact with diverse colleagues including MDs, PhDs, and administrative staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact to coordinate communication between research administration, faculty, and department leadership.
• Coordinate research efforts in recruitment of new faculty and staff.
• Assist in managing post‑award aspects of projects, including budgeting, approvals, and reporting.
• Develop departmental resources and processes for clinical trials and research compliance.
• Prepare and review proposals, budgets, and compliance with sponsor rules and indirect cost recovery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Budget management

Research administration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Windows

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a detail‑oriented senior administrator to plan, coordinate, and monitor the department's research administration activities in collaboration with senior leadership. The role involves budget planning, HR and space planning, and ensuring compliance with sponsor rules and human subjects guidelines.

The position offers flexibility to work fully remote and requires strong communication skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and experience with research funding