Senior Grants Assistant

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Grants Assistant will play a key role in supporting Health Research, Inc.’s Office of Sponsored Programs by helping scientists, administrators, and external funding partners navigate the grants process. In this support role, you’ll assist with budget projections and analysis, maintain and analyze databases to track and resolve issues, respond to general account inquiries, support report development and day-to-day operations, and keep internal policies and procedures up to date. This is a great opportunity to build skills in grants management!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience; OR four years of relevant 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.
• Telecommuting will be available.
• HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sponsored research administration.
• Budget preparation experience.
• Knowledge of federal cost principles, Uniform Guidance.
• Experience using a financial management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Customer service experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations and developing reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget projections and analysis
• Maintain and analyze databases to track and resolve issues
• Respond to general account inquiries
• Support report development and day-to-day operations
• Keep internal policies and procedures up to date

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees