Assistant Data Administrator

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Data Administrator will provide routine project and data support to a program responsible for investigating violent deaths in New York State for the New York Violent Death Reporting System (NYVDRS). The incumbent will request, collect and assist to review data reported to the program and ensure all required information is obtained from coroner/medical examiner (C/ME) and law enforcement (LE) reporting sources. The incumbent will enter data into program and federal databases based upon established guidelines. The incumbent will also assist to perform on-site data abstraction at reporting sources for the purpose of data entry. The incumbent will also supervise staff and assist with other appropriate related duties. The incumbent will represent the program at relevant conferences.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field or higher degree in a related field; OR two years of experience in data collection or data organization
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting
• Must 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

• Experience in data abstraction, and working with private, confidential, and sensitive data/information, including entering data into federal databases
• Experience in injury and/or occupational surveillance and health
• Knowledge of medical/criminal terminology

Responsibilities

• Request, collect and assist to review data reported to the program
• Ensure all required information is obtained from coroner/medical examiner (C/ME) and law enforcement (LE) reporting sources
• Enter data into program and federal databases based upon established guidelines
• Assist to perform on-site data abstraction at reporting sources for the purpose of data entry
• Supervise staff
• Assist with other appropriate related duties
• Represent the program at relevant conferences

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees