Environmental Compliance Manager to Research Administrator

Summary: 2 of the 6 core skills listed for Research Administrator carry over directly from Environmental Compliance Manager, and 1 more build on related experience. The US median salary changes by -31% ($105K → $72K). Difficulty: Moderate, typically around 6 months of focused upskilling.

The two roles

Environmental Compliance Manager: Ensures environmental compliance.

Research Administrator: Manages research operations. Growth outlook +12%; AI-augmented (AI changes how the work is done, not whether it exists). Typical education: bachelor. Typical experience: 2-4 years.

Skills that carry over

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Relations

Builds on related experience

• Research Compliance — builds on Environmental Compliance

Skills to learn for Research Administrator

• Grant Administration
• Financial Management
• Organization

Salary comparison (median, estimated)

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