Project Aide JR-0000657

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.

HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• 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;
• And so much more!

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Project Aide will be located in Grants Administration, Office of Public Health, and will have responsibilities associated with the administrative and fiscal support of grants awards involving multiple programs within the Department of Health. The Project Aide will assist in providing project and administrative support for the Grants Administration staff.  Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting to check group email accounts to sort, organize and triage emails to appropriate staff, assisting to maintain confidential files and tracking systems, assisting to prepare correspondence and other documents, scheduling meetings and assembling meeting materials, maintaining calendars, assisting to process grant-related transactions, and performing other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field or higher degree in a related field; OR two years of general office, secretarial, administrative experience and/or project assistant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

At least six months of financial/budget tracking experience; at least six months experience processing purchasing paperwork and paperwork associated with contractual agreements; experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness; and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. 

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. 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.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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