Senior Research Administrator - Chicago Illinois

Company: Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/16/2025

Beacon Hill has partnered with a reputable university in hiring a Senior Research Administrator to start immediately. This is a contract role for 3-6 months. Our client is open to hybrid or full remote candidates.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Responsibilities:
Research Project Coordination:
Assist with the planning, implementation, and administration of research projects within the institution.
Monitor the progress of research activities, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrators to align research goals with institutional objectives.

Grant Management:
Identify and secure external funding opportunities for research projects.
Assist with writing grant proposals, including budget preparation and compliance with funding agency guidelines.
Manage post-award processes such as financial tracking, reporting, and ensuring that research expenditures align with grant agreements.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards, legal requirements, and institutional policies.
Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes for human subject research, including submission of applications and monitoring.
Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., FERPA in the U.S.) and other regulatory frameworks.

Financial Management:
Oversee the budgeting and financial aspects of research projects, ensuring that funds are allocated properly and effectively.
Track expenditures and prepare financial reports for principal investigators, departments, and funding agencies.

Communication and Collaboration:
Serve as the primary point of contact between researchers, funding agencies, and institutional departments.
Facilitate communication between researchers and external partners, including collaborators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
Organize meetings, workshops, and presentations to disseminate research findings and foster collaboration.

Data Management:
Help researchers manage data collection, storage, and analysis processes.
Ensure proper handling of research data, including data security and compliance with applicable laws.
Support researchers with data sharing and publishing processes.

Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare progress reports, final reports, and other documentation for funding agencies, institutional leaders, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records of research activities, contracts, and correspondence related to research projects.


Skills and Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in education, administration, or a related field. Additional training in research administration or project management is often preferred.
Experience: Experience in research administration or project management, particularly in an academic or educational environment, is highly valued.
Skills:
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Knowledge of research methods, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with budgeting, financial management, and grant writing.
Familiarity with relevant software tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and research management platforms.



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. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and 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.

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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.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

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. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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