Assistant Health Program Administrator

Applications to be submitted by March 26, 2026

Compensation Grade:

P16

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $59,537.00 - Maximum: $59,537.00 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

(OHEHR) AI - AIDS Institute

Job Description:

Responsibilities
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.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Preferred Qualifications
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.

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.

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

www.healthresearch.org

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