Associate Director

Applications to be submitted by May 05, 2026

Compensation Grade:

M29

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $119,548.00 - Maximum: $119,548.00 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

(CORP) HRI Albany

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Join Health Research, Inc. (HRI) at a pivotal moment! We are seeking an Associate Director to serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the Executive Director, HRI, responsible for ensuring continuity of institutional knowledge, strengthening cross-functional operations, and leading the organization through a period of transition and modernization. This role will bridge strategy and execution across Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Contracts and Operations support. This leadership role blends enterprise-level strategic thinking with hands-on operational engagement to drive execution and continuous improvement.

HRI is a private not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to build a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. A key component of this mission is HRI’s partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health related entities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of experience in the direction and/or management in a relevant environment; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and eight years of such experience; or ten years of such experience. The years of experience must have included oversight of procurement, contract administration and/or other relevant business operations. At least four years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a grant funded or federally funded environment

• Experience interpreting and applying the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)

• Experience leading or contributing towards business operations systems implementation and/or business process improvement initiatives.

• Experience ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements

• Experience leading change initiatives that integrate people, process, and technology improvements, preferably organizational-wide.

• Experience leveraging enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Workday or equivalent platforms, to inform executive-level strategy and drive meaningful operational improvements, including process redesign, data governance, and system optimization.

• Strong analytical skills, including experience reviewing and interpreting organizational performance data, trends, and reports to support leadership decision-making.

Conditions of Employment

Management/Confidential position.

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.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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