Program Assistant I

Health Research Incorporated • New York City, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Assistant I will provide administrative and programmatic support within the AIDS Institute’s Office of Grants, Data Management and Quality. Responsibilities will include assisting with the planning and implementation of quality improvement technical assistance capacity building programs, including learning collaboratives and quality improvement trainings; coordinating meeting content and trainings with providers and staff; assisting in providing technical assistance to providers; assisting with the development of program materials (e.g., presentations, data analyses, monitoring and evaluation reports) and communications with participants, funders, AIDS Institute staff, and external stakeholders (e.g., via reports, email communications); and participating in special projects. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of administrative and/or financial experience, human resources, operations or other program activities; 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.
• 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 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

• Experience working in public health.
• Experience in quality improvement.
• Experience with clinical quality management expectations in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded settings.
• Experience supporting the planning and implementation of learning collaboratives specific to improving HIV care and treatment.
• Experience communicating with various audiences.
• Experience with data reporting, data quality and analyses.
• Experience facilitating training content.
• Experience presenting at conferences.
• Experience supporting literature reviews and publications.
• Experience collecting quantitative and qualitative data, including participant feedback.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, including, but not limited to: MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning and implementation of quality improvement technical assistance capacity building programs, including learning collaboratives and quality improvement trainings
• Coordinating meeting content and trainings with providers and staff
• Assisting in providing technical assistance to providers
• Assisting with the development of program materials (e.g., presentations, data analyses, monitoring and evaluation reports) and communications with participants, funders, AIDS Institute staff, and external stakeholders (e.g., via reports, email communications)
• Participating in special projects
• Other related duties as assigned

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: Entry Level