Senior Grants Assistant

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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 Grants Assistant will play a key role in supporting Health Research, Inc.'s Office of Sponsored Programs by helping scientists, administrators, and external funding partners navigate the grants process. In this support role, you'll assist with budget projections and analysis, maintain and analyze databases to track and resolve issues, respond to general account inquiries, support report development and day-to-day operations, and keep internal policies and procedures up to date. This is a great opportunity to build skills in grants management!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience; OR four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sponsored research administration.

• Budget preparation experience.

• Knowledge of federal cost principles, Uniform Guidance.

• Experience using a financial management system.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Customer service experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations and developing reports.

Conditions of Employment

Management/Confidential position.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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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, 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.