Research Fellow (Remote)

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Our client is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty, principal investigators (PIs), and research teams throughout the proposal development and grant submission process. The ideal candidate has experience supporting federally funded research and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities Partner with faculty and principal investigators to develop and submit competitive grant proposals.

Coordinate proposal submissions to federal, state, foundation, and private sponsors.

Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with sponsor regulations and university policies.

Assist with preparation of narrative components, biosketches, current and pending support documentation, and other proposal materials.

Provide guidance on federal regulations, sponsor policies, and institutional procedures.

Serve as a liaison between faculty, department administrators, sponsored programs, and external funding agencies.

Maintain proposal records and documentation within research administration systems.

Monitor and communicate changes to sponsor requirements and funding policies.

Support faculty in identifying new funding opportunities aligned with their research interests.

Requirements Bachelor's degree required.

3+ years of pre-award research administration experience within a university, academic medical center, or research institution.

Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and sponsor policies.

Demonstrated experience developing complex grant budgets and budget justifications.

Familiarity with electronic research administration systems and sponsor submission portals.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while supporting multiple stakeholders.

Benefits Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

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