Assistant Health Program Administrator

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • $59,537 - $59,537 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Health Program Administrator will provide administrative, operational and fiscal support to the Office of Program Evaluation and Research (OPER). The incumbent will assist staff with all facilitating administrative activities for personnel activities; monitor and process all purchasing and travel requests and provide fiscal support to staff; assist in contract management activities; and assist staff with literature research and developing updates, reports and special projects. Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of administrative, financial and/or other related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of administrative experience; experience in the administrative process of purchase and travel activities.
• Familiarity in contract support roles and reviewing vouchers.
• Experience in using Pubmed for literature research.
• Proficiency using a variety of software including MS Office, SharePoint, WebEx, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience interacting with various stakeholders and providing administrative support in an office with confidential data and strict handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with all facilitating administrative activities for personnel activities
• Monitor and process all purchasing and travel requests and provide fiscal support to staff
• Assist in contract management activities
• Assist staff with literature research and developing updates, reports and special projects
• Other appropriate duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level