Program Coordinator I (Capital District)

Grant funded position. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not available. Travel up to 25% of the time will be required. Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire. Hybrid work schedule available.

About the role

The Program Coordinator I (Capital District) will coordinate outreach and technical assistance activities in support of public health workforce awareness in the Capital District Region (17 counties and the Capital District Regional Office). This includes supporting initiatives such as K-12 engagement, apprenticeships, fellowships, externships, and internships in collaboration with local health departments (LHDs), academic institutions, and other regional, state, local, and community-based partners.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with LHDs, K-12 programs, institutions of higher education, and other workforce partners in the 17 counties of the Capital District.
• Work with LHDs and community-based partners to design and establish internships, fellowships, and externship opportunities, and provide ongoing support to LHDs as they implement these programs.
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance support to partners and participants, including training.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of memoranda of understanding with public health institutions of higher education in the region.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of participants and their placements.
• Communicate regularly and provide ongoing support to host organizations, supervisors, and participants, including identifying current gaps and areas for continuous quality improvement.
• Create and provide oversight for professional development programming for participants.
• Promote public health workforce awareness programs in the region, including at career fairs and community events.
• Perform other appropriate related duties.

Requirements

• 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.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the general experience.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on public health program planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated professional experience engaging with academic institutions, including K-12 programs and institutions of higher education (colleges and universities).
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with local health departments on public health programming.
• Demonstrated recruitment experience in health care, public health, nursing, and/or clinical positions.

About Health Research, Inc.

At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), we transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

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 available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits: Participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System; optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees.
• Employee Assistance Program: Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees personally and professionally.

Pay

Annual salary: $90,320. Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (prorated for part-time positions).