Health Program Administrator

Applications to be submitted by April 01, 2026

Compensation Grade:

P18

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $66,442.00 - 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

(OC) WADS - Wadsworth Center

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Health Program Administrator will assist in the coordination of administrative duties related to laboratory practices integral to the Division of Infectious Diseases' ability to provide effective and flexible response to public health needs to provide the necessary administrative support for infectious disease testing, disease outbreaks, pandemics, and surge testing events. Duties will include but are not limited to: supporting grant management activities; assisting in the coordination or facilitation of personnel transactions for surge hiring; contributing toward the development and implementation of progress reports; maintaining detailed tracking and reporting of emergency purchasing activities to ensure appropriate expenditures; preparing grant related budget summaries and performing other appropriate grant related duties; contributing toward the development and monitoring of related subcontracts.

Minimum Qualifications

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 such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing and procurement activities.

• Experience managing supporting progress reports and budget tracking.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Workday.

• Experience with personnel transactions and onboarding new staff.

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.

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.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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

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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