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Research Administrator jobs with green card sponsorship are available through universities, hospitals, and federal contractors that regularly file PERM labor certifications for EB-2 and EB-3 candidates. These roles manage grants, compliance, and research portfolios, and employers in the academic and healthcare sectors have established sponsorship pipelines for qualified foreign professionals.
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Under the general direction of the Manager/Director, this individual contributor provides overall management of a Department/Division/Program/PI research portfolio in partnership with Principal Investigators to ensure compliance and successful completion of research activities. Independently performs complex pre-award and post-award functions for all federal and/or state grant funds, private foundation grants, subcontracts, discretionary and endowment funds, and/or any other sponsored funds. May participate in strategic planning for Department/Division/Program. Acts as a consultant to and advisor of Principal Investigators regarding proposal and budget preparation, interpretation of sponsor guidelines and regulations, and problem resolution. Manages and oversees the grant application process, ensuring overall compliance and timely submission. Establishes departmental policies, systems and procedures to monitor research purchases and day-to-day spending. Performs financial analysis on grants including but not limited to forecasting and communicating results to Principal Investigators. May oversee departmental administration of effort reporting and ensures timely submission of completed effort reports. Collaborates with Department Administrator and appropriate Boston Children’s central administrative offices to represent the needs of the Research Faculty. This position has signature authority on restricted funds. May involve training and/or mentoring less experienced Research Administrators.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates and/or performs pre-award functions such as assisting Principal Investigators in completion of grant proposals including budget development, drafting administrative sections, collecting materials, and obtaining institutional review/approval.
- Oversees/performs post-award functions such as allocation of research labor costs across funding sources consistent with level of research effort.
- Coordinates departmental research effort reporting and ensures timely submission certified effort reports, and may approve purchase requisitions in compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.
- Use institutional resources to maintain department records of grant awards and agreements.
- May help research staff identify sources of funding by maintaining knowledge of agency programs and disseminating information to staff.
- Partners with appropriate institutional central offices to represent the needs of the research faculty and to resolve complex problems.
- Analyzes monthly expenses and overall status of each grant, processing necessary corrections through appropriate channels.
- Reviews departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance. Works with the Department Administrators and Principal Investigators to develop annual budgets and forecasts. Reconciles monthly expense variances between hospital financial systems and budgets.
- Forecasts funds over/under expenditures and provide monthly status reports to the Principal Investigators.
- Performs other financial analysis as needed. Includes preparation and submission of annual progress reports. Ensures timely renewal of grant and subcontracts and/or orderly closeout of completed sponsored activities.
- Attends meetings, institutional and/or industry training/conferences to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of research administrative experience required OR 6 years of research administrative experience.
STATUS
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK
40
PAY RANGE
$78540.80-$125652.80 Annual
OFFICE/SITE LOCATION
Brookline
JOB POSTING CATEGORY
Research
REMOTE ELIGIBILITY
Part Remote/Hybrid
Sr Research Administrator | Boston Childrens Hospital
INTRODUCTION
Under the general direction of the Manager/Director, this individual contributor provides overall management of a Department/Division/Program/PI research portfolio in partnership with Principal Investigators to ensure compliance and successful completion of research activities. Independently performs complex pre-award and post-award functions for all federal and/or state grant funds, private foundation grants, subcontracts, discretionary and endowment funds, and/or any other sponsored funds. May participate in strategic planning for Department/Division/Program. Acts as a consultant to and advisor of Principal Investigators regarding proposal and budget preparation, interpretation of sponsor guidelines and regulations, and problem resolution. Manages and oversees the grant application process, ensuring overall compliance and timely submission. Establishes departmental policies, systems and procedures to monitor research purchases and day-to-day spending. Performs financial analysis on grants including but not limited to forecasting and communicating results to Principal Investigators. May oversee departmental administration of effort reporting and ensures timely submission of completed effort reports. Collaborates with Department Administrator and appropriate Boston Children’s central administrative offices to represent the needs of the Research Faculty. This position has signature authority on restricted funds. May involve training and/or mentoring less experienced Research Administrators.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates and/or performs pre-award functions such as assisting Principal Investigators in completion of grant proposals including budget development, drafting administrative sections, collecting materials, and obtaining institutional review/approval.
- Oversees/performs post-award functions such as allocation of research labor costs across funding sources consistent with level of research effort.
- Coordinates departmental research effort reporting and ensures timely submission certified effort reports, and may approve purchase requisitions in compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.
- Use institutional resources to maintain department records of grant awards and agreements.
- May help research staff identify sources of funding by maintaining knowledge of agency programs and disseminating information to staff.
- Partners with appropriate institutional central offices to represent the needs of the research faculty and to resolve complex problems.
- Analyzes monthly expenses and overall status of each grant, processing necessary corrections through appropriate channels.
- Reviews departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance. Works with the Department Administrators and Principal Investigators to develop annual budgets and forecasts. Reconciles monthly expense variances between hospital financial systems and budgets.
- Forecasts funds over/under expenditures and provide monthly status reports to the Principal Investigators.
- Performs other financial analysis as needed. Includes preparation and submission of annual progress reports. Ensures timely renewal of grant and subcontracts and/or orderly closeout of completed sponsored activities.
- Attends meetings, institutional and/or industry training/conferences to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of research administrative experience required OR 6 years of research administrative experience.
STATUS
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK
40
PAY RANGE
$78540.80-$125652.80 Annual
OFFICE/SITE LOCATION
Brookline
JOB POSTING CATEGORY
Research
REMOTE ELIGIBILITY
Part Remote/Hybrid
Sr Research Administrator | Boston Childrens Hospital
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Administrator
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Research Administrator roles often qualify under EB-2 if your master's degree is in a directly related field like public health, life sciences, or public administration. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, document five years of progressive grants-management experience to satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent pathway.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Universities, academic medical centers, and federally funded research institutions file PERM certifications regularly for Research Administrator roles. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history in this occupation before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level before PERM can be filed. Look up the wage level for your SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search so you can negotiate an offer that keeps the filing on track.
Secure your I-140 approval before changing employers
Once your employer files your I-140 petition with USCIS, changing jobs resets the process unless your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days. If you plan to move, confirm whether your priority date can port to a new employer's I-140 under AC21 portability rules.
Prepare a strong grants-management credentials package
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. Prepare a detailed credentials package covering your grant portfolio, compliance training, sponsored-program certifications, and any specialized system experience, since these differentiate you during the recruitment test.
Account for per-country priority date backlogs early
EB-2 and EB-3 green cards have per-country numerical limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date waits. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin as soon as your employer considers sponsorship so you can plan your timeline realistically.
Green Card Research Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Research Administrator roles?
Most Research Administrator positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive research-administration experience. Roles that accept a bachelor's degree with at least two years of related experience can qualify under EB-3. Your employer's PERM filing must document the minimum requirements stated in the job description, so the posted qualifications directly determine which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, where your employer must conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing your I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may wait years for a priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Research Administrator applicants?
Before DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer must advertise the position through specific channels, review applications from U.S. workers, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. candidate was available. If the posted qualifications exactly match your credentials, the recruitment test is cleaner to defend. Unusual or highly specific requirements can draw DOL audit attention, so employers often work with immigration counsel to draft job descriptions that reflect genuine business needs without appearing tailored.
How do I find Research Administrator jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Many employers that sponsor green cards for this role are universities, academic medical centers, and federally funded research organizations, but willingness to sponsor varies even within those sectors. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already filed PERM certifications for Research Administrator or closely related roles rather than guessing from general job postings.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
You can change employers without losing your priority date under two separate rules. If your I-140 petition was approved, a new employer can reference that approval to retain your original priority date on their own I-140 filing. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new job in the same or a similar occupation without the pending application being denied. These rules do not apply interchangeably, so confirm which stage your case is in before accepting a new offer.