Senior Contract Coordinator (Temporary)

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Senior Contract Coordinator will contribute to and assist in coordinating and performing programmatic and fiscal contract activities for the tobacco control program; work with grantees and other program staff to contribute to the development of annual grantee workplans and budgets; support the advancement of the program through technical assistance, and evaluate contract performance through reviewing grantee monthly reporting, contributing to the conduct of grantee site visits/desk audits, and assessing work plan deliverables; work with program managers to contribute to the development of orientations for new fiscal agents and project coordinators; provide programmatic and contractual technical assistance to grantees, identify and communicate best practices and population health, liaise with appropriate bureau staff on problems and issues affecting grantees; identify and support additional contractor training and technical assistance needs; organize, develop and facilitate regional contractor meetings; provide tobacco information and resources; work collaboratively with program staff; serve as a regional liaison to state-funded grantees and community-based organizations, including local health departments, supporting coordination, communication, and collaboration with local partners working in aligned public health priority areas; and perform other related duties.

Join this supportive, dynamic, nationally recognized, successful public health program. To learn more about the program, please visit: The New York State Tobacco Control Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in contract coordination, contract administration or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the field of public health and/or chronic disease prevention; health equity, contract management; facilitating large groups; and in the administration of health programs.

Conditions of Employment

Temporary, grant funded position expected to last through April 28, 2026. 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.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be 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.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to 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, HRIplays 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.