Grants & Contracts Administrator I

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

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 to support the Office of Addiction Services and Supports in procuring, contracting, and grant administration across statewide initiatives funded by Opioid Settlement Funds.

The role requires strong organizational, writing, and communication skills to manage complex processes and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, coordinating funding and coding in SFS, creating

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience providing professional administrative and staff support through oversight of an organization or program area activities.
• Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree with related administrative experience acceptable.
• J.D. credential accepted for role in administrative oversight.
• Experience with procurement, contracts, or grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities with Agency staff.
• Draft and distribute proposed grant contracts for execution under rules and laws.
• Create, amend, and execute contract entries within the Agency platform.
• Coordinate with Budget and SFS to ensure funding and coding availability.
• Create purchase requisitions, POs, and contracts in SFS.
• Conduct vendor reviews and liaise with providers and agencies as needed.
• Submit procurement contracts to OSC for review and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs for daily tasks.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 to support the Office of Addiction Services and Supports in procuring, contracting, and grant administration across statewide initiatives funded by Opioid Settlement Funds.

The role requires strong organizational, writing, and communication skills to manage complex processes and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, coordinating funding and coding in SFS, creating