Remote Research Administrator Jobs
Remote research administrator jobs are open across the U.S. in higher education, nonprofit research, healthcare, and government contracting, with distributed teams at universities, research hospitals, and federal contractors hiring at every level from coordinator to senior administrator. Employers hiring remotely right now include Emory University, Baylor University, and UC San Diego Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Social Science Dean 10038766
- Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
- Group: Administrative Professionals- AP
- Remote Work: Remote-Friendly
- Union/Non-Union: Union
- Support Staff
- Opening on: Nov 11 2026
- Closing at: Nov 24 2026 - 23:55 EST
- 12
- Salary Commensurate with Experience
- College Of Social Science
- 1179642
Position Summary
As a member of the College's Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives, you will provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award support to academic units, centers, and institutes.
Key Responsibilities:
Grants/Contracts Post-Award Administration Services
Serves as a member of the College’s Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives providing post-award research administration support to academic units, centers and institutes within the College of Social Science; responsible for the administration, monitoring, and financial management of complex projects in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and university policies, procedures, and regulations; provides support with post-award administration of grants, contracts, clinical trials and PI initiated clinical research and trials; guide investigators by reviewing the award budget status; assists with the preparation of interim and final financial and technical reports; examines project financials and budgets for accuracy and reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor and investigator; processes project account closeout activities; develops final financial reports, assists with analysis of project logistics as required, and notifies immediate supervisor and investigator of concerns; tracks progress of invoices, payments and subcontract and sponsor communication through the lifecycle of the grant/contract.
Grants/Research Pre-Award Services
In periods of high demand in the College, the individual provides pre-award research administration support; provides pre-award grant assistance to academic units, centers and institutes within the College of Social Science including project review; budget development; submits research proposals in KR Research Administration system; conducts reviews of applications for compliance with regulations; coordinates the implementation and provision of research compliance process components including conflict of interest reporting; assists PIs and unit administrators in ensuring compliance with research guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and recommends corrective actions to project personnel as appropriate; coordinates communication with PIs, co-Investigators, other units in the College and University, and OSP to ensure appropriate approvals and a timely submission process.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This job requires completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU Certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of Michigan State University’s business policies and procedures; experience with Michigan State University’s Enterprise Business Systems; experience working on college and/or university budgets; certified in Michigan State University’s Essentials of Research Administration; dynamic yet collaborative approach and excellent problem-solving, oral/written communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026, 11:55 PM
- East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Social Science Dean 10038766
- Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
- Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
- Group: Administrative Professionals- AP
- Remote Work: Remote-Friendly
- Union/Non-Union: Union
- Support Staff
- Opening on: Nov 11 2026
- Closing at: Nov 24 2026 - 23:55 EST
- 12
- Salary Commensurate with Experience
- College Of Social Science
- 1179642
Position Summary
As a member of the College's Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives, you will provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award support to academic units, centers, and institutes.
Key Responsibilities:
Grants/Contracts Post-Award Administration Services
Serves as a member of the College’s Office of Research and Strategic Initiatives providing post-award research administration support to academic units, centers and institutes within the College of Social Science; responsible for the administration, monitoring, and financial management of complex projects in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and university policies, procedures, and regulations; provides support with post-award administration of grants, contracts, clinical trials and PI initiated clinical research and trials; guide investigators by reviewing the award budget status; assists with the preparation of interim and final financial and technical reports; examines project financials and budgets for accuracy and reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor and investigator; processes project account closeout activities; develops final financial reports, assists with analysis of project logistics as required, and notifies immediate supervisor and investigator of concerns; tracks progress of invoices, payments and subcontract and sponsor communication through the lifecycle of the grant/contract.
Grants/Research Pre-Award Services
In periods of high demand in the College, the individual provides pre-award research administration support; provides pre-award grant assistance to academic units, centers and institutes within the College of Social Science including project review; budget development; submits research proposals in KR Research Administration system; conducts reviews of applications for compliance with regulations; coordinates the implementation and provision of research compliance process components including conflict of interest reporting; assists PIs and unit administrators in ensuring compliance with research guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; identifies problems and/or inconsistencies and recommends corrective actions to project personnel as appropriate; coordinates communication with PIs, co-Investigators, other units in the College and University, and OSP to ensure appropriate approvals and a timely submission process.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This job requires completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU Certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of Michigan State University’s business policies and procedures; experience with Michigan State University’s Enterprise Business Systems; experience working on college and/or university budgets; certified in Michigan State University’s Essentials of Research Administration; dynamic yet collaborative approach and excellent problem-solving, oral/written communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026, 11:55 PM
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research administrator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, public administration, or science
- Experience managing federal grants including NIH, NSF, or DOD-funded awards
- Proficiency with grants management systems such as Cayuse, Coeus, or Research Suite
- Knowledge of federal regulations including Uniform Guidance and sponsor-specific requirements
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential from the Research Administrators Certification Council
- Strong written communication skills for preparing budgets, reports, and sponsor correspondence
Tips for Your Remote Research Administrator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research administrator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote research administrator hiring managers read your cover letter as a live test of your written communication. Write in clear, complete sentences, reference specific award types you've managed, and demonstrate that you can convey compliance details without a follow-up conversation.
Highlight electronic research administration systems
List every electronic research administration platform you've used, including Cayuse, Coeus, Kuali Research, or agency submission portals like Research.gov and Grants.gov. Remote employers weight system fluency heavily because onboarding time is longer for distributed hires.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote research administrator interviews frequently include scenarios about managing a sponsor deadline with no in-person PI access or catching a budget discrepancy asynchronously. Practice walking through your decision process and the specific tools or communication channels you'd use.
Remote Research Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research administrator job?
Target organizations that already run distributed research teams, such as academic medical centers, federal contractors, and nonprofit research institutes with multi-site operations. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and comfort managing grant timelines without in-person oversight. Demonstrating experience with sponsored program compliance, budget reconciliation, and electronic research administration systems like Cayuse or Coeus gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire remote research administrators?
Companies hiring remote research administrators right now include Emory University, Baylor University, and UC San Diego Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at research universities, academic health systems, federal contractors, and large nonprofit organizations that operate distributed program offices across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote research administrator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research administrator roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage compliance tasks and sponsor deadlines independently from day one. You can strengthen your candidacy by showing familiarity with grant databases like Grants.gov, completing a research administration certificate program, or highlighting any budgeting, regulatory, or project coordination experience you already have.
Do you need a degree for remote research administrator jobs?
Usually, but the degree requirement varies by employer and role level. Many organizations accept equivalent work experience in grants management, sponsored programs, or research compliance in place of a formal degree. What remote employers weigh most heavily is demonstrated ability to manage award lifecycles, interpret sponsor regulations, and communicate accurately in writing without day-to-day supervision.
Which industries hire the most remote research administrators?
Most remote research administrator openings sit in Education, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire research administrators remotely because their programs are managed by geographically distributed teams that need centralized grant oversight regardless of physical location.
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