Health Program Administrator

Applications to be submitted by October 29, 2025

Compensation Grade:

P18

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $66, Maximum: $66,442.00 Annually

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

The College of Integrated Health Sciences - Center of Health Workforce Studies

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Health Program Administrator. The incumbent will work within the Center for Health Workforce Studies, a nationally recognized not-for-profit research organization affiliated with the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences. The Health Program Administrator will support sponsored activities at the Center for Health Workforce Studies (Center). The incumbent will contribute toward the preparation of project proposals, monitoring and tracking project progress, and project transactions; toward the administration of consultant and subcontractor contracts; toward personnel transactions; and the tracking of Center finances.

The Center for Health Workforce Studies produces timely, accurate information and conducts policy-relevant research about the health workforce. It strives to support decisions that ensure access to care, produce a healthy, robust health workforce, and improve population health. This position is key to ensuring Center success in meeting its strategic goals and the requirements of its funders.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in the administration of personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience preparing and reviewing documentation for purchases, vouchers and/or invoices for allowable and appropriate costs. At least one year of experience reviewing and interpreting financial reports for not-for-profit organizations. At least one year of experience extracting contract deliverables and milestones from research project contracts. At least one year of experience monitoring project progress against contract terms. At least one year of experience in the recruitment of personnel.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

• And so much more

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