Grants & Contracts Administrator for Behavioral Health Programs

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a Grant and Contracts Administrator to support the Office of Addiction Services and Supports in fiscal oversight of a State Opioid Response initiative.

The role involves developing contracts, managing vendor/sub-recipient relationships, and ensuring timely vouchers and compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating with the PI/PD, reviewing payments, and keeping stakeholders informed on contract status and renewals.

Qualifications

• 6 years of full-time experience in managing contracts and related budgets is required.
• Experience in negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management; contract development; execution; or monitoring contract terms is required.
• Associate's degree AND 4 years of the required experience; OR Bachelor’s degree AND 2 years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contracts for behavioral health program service delivery.
• Create and maintain relationships with fiscal agents representing sub-recipients and contractors.
• Maintain correspondence and documentation related to contracts, including monthly spenddown sheets.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders regarding contracts and payment process.
• Review and verify monthly vouchers submitted by sub-recipients and contractors for payment.
• Work in collaboration with the fiscal agent (Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.).
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal of contracts.
• Problem-solve with PD, PI and others on contract-related issues.
• Participate in ongoing meetings with project staff and provide accurate status of contracts/vouchers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree and 4 years of required experience

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of required experience

Job description

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a Grant and Contracts Administrator to support the Office of Addiction Services and Supports in fiscal oversight of a State Opioid Response initiative.

The role involves developing contracts, managing vendor/sub-recipient relationships, and ensuring timely vouchers and compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating with the PI/PD, reviewing payments, and keeping stakeholders informed on contract status and renewals.