Program Coordinator I

Applications to be submitted by October 15, 2026 Compensation Grade: P23 Compensation Details: Minimum: $90,320.00 - Maximum: $90,320.00 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) CCH - Division of Family Health Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Coordinator I to work within the Division of Family Health. The incumbent will coordinate activities for the state’s Oral Health work. The incumbent will work closely with dental schools and school-based health centers and the medical facilities that operate them. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of project activities involving community-based practice and dental education including the development of training and resources for School-Based Health Center dental programs and medical facilities that operate them.

The Program Coordinator I will maintain ongoing external communications with partners and stakeholders; manage consultants and consultant agreements including monitoring progress; develop agendas and maintain notes for work group meetings; and compile required data, track grant progress, and draft progress and performance reports for grant-related activities. The incumbent will also supervise staff. Dental caries (cavities) is the most common disease of childhood. Oral health is often overlooked for its importance to health – poor oral health is linked to heart disease.

It is often overlooked for its impact on school/academic achievement – poor oral health leads to school absences and disruptions. Based on national survey data, it is estimated that over 600,000 children under the age of 18 did not receive dental care in the past 12 months, and only about 40% of children in Medicaid received preventive dental care in the past 12 months. Dental deserts, where there are not enough dentists to treat the number of people in need, are prevalent in NYS, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of children.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in program coordination; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. At least one year of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience in program coordination Preferred Qualifications Experience and academic training related to oral health and dental health care. Experience overseeing a federal grant and/or managing a public health program.

Experience working with clinical settings, especially settings where oral health and dental services are provided. Working knowledge of health disparities and factors affecting access to care in underserved populations. Experience working with…

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