Health Program Administrator II

The Health Program Administrator II, located under Grants Administration, will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and administrative aspects of large complex grant awards and coordinating with all organizational units across the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH). The incumbent will oversee the budget management, tracking and reporting on Program progress, personnel transactions, and contract management. The individual is responsible for the oversight of personnel and workflow associated with processing and tracking personnel transactions, contracts, consultant agreements, purchase requisitions and other grant related transactions. The incumbent leads the development and implementation of tracking systems, internal controls, and procedures for new program initiatives, serves as liaison with HRI staff, program staff and external partners to resolve issues/problems, and oversees the compilation and management of data to be used in the preparation of progress reports.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience in the administration of personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity; OR an Associate degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience. At least two years of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of general experience.

At least two years of experience managing complex grants, including the development and management of budgets, approval and tracking of expenditures; developing/writing grant applications and reports. Experience with both Federal and non-Federal sponsor guidelines and requirements. Experience with processing contracts, personnel transactions, and purchasing. MS Word experience and intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Experience with electronic federal grant submission and federal applications such as Grants.gov, Grantsolutions and RedCap. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience managing multiple priorities and a large volume of work in a fast-paced office environment.

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 25% 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.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

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.

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.