Program Coordinator I

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Coordinator I to work within the Division of Family Health. The incumbent will coordinate activities for the state’s Oral Health work. The incumbent will work closely with dental schools and school-based health centers and the medical facilities that operate them. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of project activities involving community-based practice and dental education including the development of training and resources for School-Based Health Center dental programs and medical facilities that operate them. The Program Coordinator I will maintain ongoing external communications with partners and stakeholders; manage consultants and consultant agreements including monitoring progress; develop agendas and maintain notes for work group meetings; and compile required data, track grant progress, and draft progress and performance reports for grant-related activities. The incumbent will also supervise staff. Dental caries (cavities) is the most common disease of childhood. Oral health is often overlooked for its importance to health – poor oral health is linked to heart disease. It is often overlooked for its impact on school/academic achievement – poor oral health leads to school absences and disruptions. Based on national survey data, it is estimated that over 600,000 children under the age of 18 did not receive dental care in the past 12 months, and only about 40% of children in Medicaid received preventive dental care in the past 12 months. Dental deserts, where there are not enough dentists to treat the number of people in need, are prevalent in NYS, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of children.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in program coordination; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• At least one year of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is 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

• Experience and academic training related to oral health and dental health care.
• Experience overseeing a federal grant and/or managing a public health program.
• Experience working with clinical settings, especially settings where oral health and dental services are provided.
• Working knowledge of health disparities and factors affecting access to care in underserved populations.
• Experience working with professional organizations and/or State agencies.
• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for the state’s Oral Health work.
• Work closely with dental schools and school-based health centers and the medical facilities that operate them.
• Coordinate project activities involving community-based practice and dental education.
• Develop training and resources for School-Based Health Center dental programs and medical facilities that operate them.
• Maintain ongoing external communications with partners and stakeholders.
• Manage consultants and consultant agreements including monitoring progress.
• Develop agendas and maintain notes for work group meetings.
• Compile required data, track grant progress, and draft progress and performance reports for grant-related activities.
• Supervise staff.

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
• 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