Project Coordinator

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will support a high-volume contracting office by combining technical knowledge of procurement and contracting with responsibility for process improvement, coordinating project management activities, and ensuring transparency. This role will ensure that office procedures are well-documented, consistently applied, and accessible to internal stakeholders and the public. The position will play a key role in strengthening operational effectiveness, accountability, and customer service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of project coordination experience; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• 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

• Procurement and contract management and/or contract administration experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and demonstrated proficiency utilizing databases and online software platforms.
• Demonstrated project coordination skills such as organizational skills, problem-solving, and time management.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience communicating to various audiences (written and verbal).
• Master’s degree in public administration or public policy.

Responsibilities

• combining technical knowledge of procurement and contracting with responsibility for process improvement
• coordinating project management activities
• ensuring transparency
• ensure that office procedures are well-documented, consistently applied, and accessible to internal stakeholders and the public
• strengthening operational effectiveness, accountability, and customer service

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: 1,001-5,000 employees