🧠 Remote Research Administrator (Work from Home)

💼 Be the Brain Behind Breakthroughs

Step into the future of research administration with a role that blends precision, innovation, and leadership—all from your remote workspace. As a Remote Research Administrator, you’ll be at the intersection of project coordination, compliance management, and data reporting. This opportunity is perfect for individuals who thrive on structure, appreciate the details, and love being the strategic force behind high-impact initiatives. You won’t just manage documents—you’ll manage progress. Your behind-the-scenes efforts will keep research moving, ensuring every project is compliant, well-documented, and supported from ideation to conclusion. Your contribution will be pivotal, from monitoring deadlines and overseeing funding workflows to coaching researchers on documentation best practices.

💰 Annual Salary

• $84,164 per year

🎯 Key Responsibilities

📋 Research Project Coordination

• 🟣 Manage research grants from proposal to close-out with accuracy
• 🔵 Track project milestones, deliverables, and budgetary progress
• 🟡 Liaise between researchers, finance teams, and stakeholders
• 🟠 Assist in the development of timelines and allocation of tasks to team members
• 🔴 Ensure deadlines are met through proactive planning and communication

📁 Documentation & Compliance

• 🟢 Coordinate documentation for compliance with federal, institutional, and ethical guidelines
• 🔴 Maintain a secure archive of research records and develop efficient filing systems
• 🟠 Ensure adherence to IRB, NIH, NSF, and other regulatory protocols
• 🔵 Update stakeholders on policy changes and documentation requirements
• 🟣 Review grant applications to ensure regulatory language is accurate and complete

📊 Data Reporting & Analysis

• 🔵 Compile data and prepare reports for audits, board meetings, and performance reviews
• 🟣 Analyze project outputs and identify gaps in processes
• 🟡 Support continuous improvement with data-backed insights
• 🟠 Monitor key performance indicators and flag inconsistencies
• 🔴 Summarize research results into presentation-ready reports for executives and funders

🎓 Training & Process Improvement

• 🟠 Train junior researchers on funding requirements and best practices
• 🔴 Introduce process improvements and streamline workflows
• 🟣 Create training materials to onboard new team members
• 🔵 Host virtual workshops on best practices in research compliance

📌 Required Qualifications

🎓 Education & Experience

• 🟢 Bachelor’s degree in Research Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field
• 🔵 Minimum 3 years of experience in research project management or administration
• 🟣 Experience working in remote or distributed teams

📚 Skills & Competencies

• 🟡 Familiarity with NIH, NSF, or H2020 guidelines
• 🟣 Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• 🔴 Excellent written and verbal communication
• 🟠 Experience using project management and document tracking tools
• 🟢 Ability to work across time zones and collaborate virtually
• 🔵 Strong discretion in handling confidential information

🛠️ Tools & Platforms

🧰 Software You'll Use

• 🔵 Project Management: Asana, Trello, or Monday.com
• 🟡 File Storage: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox
• 🟢 Document Collaboration: Notion, Confluence, Google Docs
• 🔴 Communication: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
• 🟣 Compliance Tools: IRB platforms, eRA Commons, Grants.gov
• 🟠 Report Building: Excel, Tableau, Power BI

🧩 Desired Attributes

💡 What Makes You Shine

• 🔵 Analytical mindset with a knack for process optimization
• 🟡 Comfortable adapting quickly to dynamic work environments
• 🟣 Strong belief in research ethics and high standards
• 🔴 Self-motivated and proactive problem solver
• 🟠 Curiosity-driven with a passion for efficiency
• 🟢 Empathetic collaborator with cross-cultural communication skills
• 🔵 Detail-oriented without losing sight of big-picture goals

🌟 Benefits & Perks

🎁 What You’ll Receive

• 🟢 Competitive salary: $84,164/year
• 🔵 Fully remote, flexible schedule
• 🟣 Paid time off (including wellness days)
• 🟡 Professional development reimbursement
• 🔴 Access to virtual research summits and expert-led webinars
• 🟠 Ergonomic remote setup & wellness support programs
• 🔵 Annual technology upgrade budget
• 🟣 Opportunity to work with globally recognized researchers

🌍 Global Impact

🌐 Your Role in Research Evolution

In this role, your influence extends far beyond spreadsheets and compliance checklists. You’ll serve as the invisible force enabling real research breakthroughs to happen. Every procedure you streamline, every deadline you help meet, and every risk you mitigate contributes to the success of research that could change policies, innovate technology, or improve lives. Researchers will rely on your skills to stay focused on science while you handle the structure. Funders will trust the clarity and compliance of your reports. Leadership will value your insight on operations and your ability to see around corners. You’ll be shaping how research functions in a modern, digital-first world.

✅ Position Overview

📌 Quick Facts

• 🎓 Education: Bachelor's in relevant field
• 📅 Experience: 3+ years
• 🌐 Location: 100% Remote
• 🕓 Schedule: Full-time, flexible
• 💼 Field: Research Management & Compliance
• 💵 Salary: $84,164 annually

🚀 Why Join Us?

If you're passionate about research and want to lead high-impact projects from home, this is your opportunity. We offer a role that combines professional rigor with lifestyle flexibility. We celebrate operational excellence, champion creativity in compliance, and support your personal growth as much as your professional journey. You’ll work with professionals who value detail, innovation, and collaboration and’ll be free to do your best work from anywhere.

📣 Call to Action

Ready to make a difference? Apply now! Published on: Apr 14, 2025