Health Program Administrator

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Program Administrator will work in the Office of Administration and Contract Management, which is a very busy office within the AIDS Institute that oversees the administrative and fiscal process for all contracts and payments that go through the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and Health Research, Inc. (HRI) as well as fiscal and vendor management of all our funded contractors. This position will review and analyze financial audit documentation from funded contractors. The position will work in a contract database and various grants and financial management systems daily. This position will support contract managers and contractors who get contracts and modifications developed and approved and vouchers submitted and paid.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one-year of experience reviewing and interpreting audited financial statements for not-for-profit organizations.
• At least one-year reviewing financial documentation to support expenses submitted on vouchers and/or invoices for allowable and appropriate costs.
• Experience working with contract budgets to ensure compliance with fiscal and administrative requirements.
• Experience in accounting and/or auditing.

Responsibilities

• reviewing audited financial statements
• completing Vendor Responsibility Profiles based on financial documentation
• performing a comprehensive review of contract budgets and corresponding payments
• providing technical assistance to contractors and contract managers
• tracking contracts and payments
• assisting in performing fiscal monitorings
• supervising staff

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• 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. HRI provides a 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees