Senior Health Program Coordinator

Health Research, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition support

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Health Research, Inc. seeks a Senior Health Program Coordinator to support the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing unit within the New York State Department of Health.

You will coordinate project activities, manage plans, timelines and milestones, and track progress across teams and partners. The role requires strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in public health program coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience coordinating program activities in public health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate's degree and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience.
• Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience developing and coordinating multiple programs or projects with timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple teams, contractors, and external partners.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities across the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing (HWW) Unit.
• Track and establish project plans, workflows, timelines and milestones.
• Monitor project progress and address implementation challenges and risks.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, summaries and briefing materials for leadership.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-team collaboration

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Senior Health Program Coordinator# HRI Careers## Senior Health Program CoordinatorApply: Albany, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR-0002358Applications to be submitted by November 03, 2026**Compensation Grade:**P20**Compensation Details:**Minimum: $77,308.00 - Maximum: $77,308.00 Annually*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).***Department**(OPH) Office of Public Health**Job Description:****Responsibilities**Health Research, Inc. is seeking a highly organized, collaborative Senior Health Program Coordinator to join the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing (HWW) Unit within the New York State Department of Health. HWW is advancing an innovative approach to improving health by addressing the economic conditions that shape health and wellbeing, including economic stability and community wealth-building.The Senior Health Program Coordinator will assist in the coordination of and/or coordinate project activities across the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing (HWW) Unit. The incumbent will coordinate project implementation activities; track and help to establish project plans, workflows, timelines, and milestones; track and monitor project progress; identify implementation barriers, risks, and cross-project dependencies; and work with applicable staff to help address routine implementation challenges.**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to the coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; 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 developing and coordinating multiple programs or projects, including project plans, workplans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and follow-up activities.* Experience assessing project implementation, identifying barriers, risks, or operational challenges, and developing or recommending solutions.* Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures, workflows, guidance, project management processes, or other tools to support consistent program implementation.* Experience coordinating work across multiple teams, functional areas, contractors, community based organizations, government agencies, or other external partners.* Experience supporting community informed programs, applying relevant experience or transferable skills to program or project work, facilitating cross-sector partnerships, or supporting initiatives related to public health, community development, economic development, economic stability, or community wealth building.* Experience synthesizing information across multiple projects or workstreams and preparing status reports, dashboards, summaries, recommendations, or briefing materials for program leadership.* Strong writing, communication, problem solving, relationship management, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on complex assignments.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management and/or collaboration systems **Conditions of Employment**Grant funded position expected to last through 11/30/2027. 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.This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veteranswww.healthresearch.org**About Health Research, Inc.**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, 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.**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!****Work Location Expectations**At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.