Job Description Summary
The GW School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) is recruiting for a School Research Administrator to work in a dynamic and growing research environment. This fully remote temporary position focuses on providing research program support for GW Engineering, primarily post-award management and operational support for the SEAS Research Support Team.
GW Engineering excels in research and education in biomedical engineering, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, nanotechnology, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, tissue engineering and bio-materials, just to list a few areas of expertise.
GW Engineering’s Research Support Team works closely with faculty to oversee their portfolios. In order to support the school’s research activities during a period of overlapping employee leave, we are looking for a School Research Administrator who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses strong customer service skills with all levels of faculty, students, and staff to join our team.
This position supports the administrative and financial management of sponsored research activities and is not a laboratory research position.
The SRA responsibilities include:
GW Engineering excels in research and education in biomedical engineering, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, nanotechnology, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, tissue engineering and bio-materials, just to list a few areas of expertise.
GW Engineering’s Research Support Team works closely with faculty to oversee their portfolios. In order to support the school’s research activities during a period of overlapping employee leave, we are looking for a School Research Administrator who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses strong customer service skills with all levels of faculty, students, and staff to join our team.
This position supports the administrative and financial management of sponsored research activities and is not a laboratory research position.
The SRA responsibilities include:
- Monitors and processes student award recommendations and follows up on pending items.
- Serves as the primary monitor of the SRSS shared inbox, conducting intake, triage, assignment, and follow-up of requests to support timely response and resolution.
- Maintains shared tracking databases, folders, guidance documents, Airtable records, and other operational tracking tools used by the Research Support Team.
- Assists with administration of personnel-related research activities, including position tracking and maintenance of grants personnel records.
- Assists with new award intake, award setup activities, and maintenance of award-related records and tracking systems.
- Reviews and processes sub-recipient invoices, and other research administration transactions initiated by the post-award team.
- Assists with expense report review, tracking, and follow-up activities.
- Responds to requests from central offices, faculty, staff, and students; works with team members or escalates issues as appropriate.
- Serves as an active communication liaison between SEAS faculty, staff, and central administrative offices on requests related to assigned duties.
- Provides administrative and operational support for sponsored research activities across multiple departments.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Administrative experience in higher education, research administration, finance, business operations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting multiple projects, transactions, or customers while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Experience maintaining spreadsheets, tracking databases, shared records, or other operational tools.
- Experience reviewing, processing, or tracking administrative or financial transactions.
- Experience using enterprise software, databases, workflow systems, or similar business applications.
- Experience working in a customer service-oriented environment and communicating with a variety of stakeholders.
- Research administration experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience using Banner, Huron’s myResearch, Airtable, Concur, Oracle, or similar systems is a big plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
- Ability to follow established procedures and seek guidance when situations fall outside documented processes.
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)Hours Per Week
40Hiring Range
$38.19Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PMEmployee Onsite Status
Full-Time RemoteRequired Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants
This is a fully-remote temporary position.
Cover letters are not required for this position. In lieu of a cover letter, please complete all questions and provide a sample email requesting additional information needed to process an administrative request that cannot move forward until missing information is received.
Cover letters are not required for this position. In lieu of a cover letter, please complete all questions and provide a sample email requesting additional information needed to process an administrative request that cannot move forward until missing information is received.
Posting Number
T001310Job Open Date
09/22/2026Open Until Filled
YesBackground Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field; experience in research administration, finance, or business operations; proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise software; strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- managing research awards
- processing transactions
- maintaining databases
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Banner, Huron myResearch, Airtable, Concur, Oracle
Job Details
- Category: Business Operations
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Salary: USD 79,435 – 79,435 / year
- Languages: English
About George Washington University
A university providing research and education in engineering and applied sciences. — Industry: Education