What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Policy Analyst - Student Health and Mental Health position at The State University of New York (SUNY)?
Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Tue Jan 28 2025 Job Description:
The State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for the position of Health Policy Analyst in the Office of Health and Hospital Affairs. The SUNY System includes 29 state-operated campuses, 30 community colleges and five statutory colleges administered by private institutions of higher education located throughout the State. The System also includes four academic medical centers (Buffalo, Stony Brook, Upstate, and Downstate), three tertiary care hospitals, the College of Optometry, the Long Island Veteran's Home, clinical practices, and other related healthcare facilities.
The Office of Health and Hospital Affairs (OHHA) at SUNY System Administration, facilitates and supports the strategic direction, policy, operations, and advocacy for: SUNY's health care facilities and practices; campus healthcare, mental health and wellness for students; and, healthcare workforce.
The health policy analyst provides analytic, research, and policy support on a variety of exciting and impactful projects in the Health and Hospital Affairs portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a balance of strong quantitative skills and dedication to understanding project content areas, ensuring comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making for effective solutions.
The Health Policy Analyst will focus on Student Health and Mental Health. SUNY has been making significant investments to enhance student services and is committed to meeting student needs. SUNY generally adopts a stepped model of care that incorporates wellness and health promotion. One of our mottos is "mental health is health". The analyst will also have the opportunity to work general health policy issues, public health, and reproductive health.
Duties include:
Prepare reports and submit data related to the SUNY Community College Mental Health Internship Pilot Program through the Empire State Development (ESD) OSOS platform
Coordinate communication efforts to administer and monitor grant funding within the SUNY Research Foundation (RF) for the SUNY Community College Mental Health Internship Pilot Program.
Prepare quarterly updates to the SUNY-wide Mental Health Repository working closely with campus staff.
Assist with efforts to enhance user experience and improving promotional efforts for the SUNY-wide Mental Health Repository.
Prepare meeting minutes and assist with logistics for meetings involving key student health groups, such as the Mental Health and Wellness Advisory Committee, Counseling Center Directors, Campus Safety Monitors, the SUNY Health Council, and others as necessary.
Assist with the collection, monitoring, and review of quarterly and annual SUNY Student Tele-Psychiatry Network (STPN) data.
Coordinate the annual SUNY System Administration Flu/COVID-19 vaccination clinic and assist with the expansion of public health initiatives.
Assist with campus outreach for data collection efforts as necessary.
Monitor and report listserv activity related to student health to assess risk and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with tracking key legislation impacting student health.
Prepare student health research, literature reviews, reports, and proposals as needed for SUNY leadership.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques
Ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions
Organizational skills and project management
Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree.
1-2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience and interest in Student Health and Mental Health.
Additional Information:
Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $63,000-$72,000 annually.
State Title: Assistant to Director 13 (Grade MP5) and is a Management Confidential position.
Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our MC benefits summary for additional information.
Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
This position will be based in Albany, NY.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
SUNY System Administration Benefits:
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits
The State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for the position of Health Policy Analyst in the Office of Health and Hospital Affairs. The SUNY System includes 29 state-operated campuses, 30 community colleges and five statutory colleges administered by private institutions of higher education located throughout the State. The System also includes four academic medical centers (Buffalo, Stony Brook, Upstate, and Downstate), three tertiary care hospitals, the College of Optometry, the Long Island Veteran's Home, clinical practices, and other related healthcare facilities.
The Office of Health and Hospital Affairs (OHHA) at SUNY System Administration, facilitates and supports the strategic direction, policy, operations, and advocacy for: SUNY's health care facilities and practices; campus healthcare, mental health and wellness for students; and, healthcare workforce.
The health policy analyst provides analytic, research, and policy support on a variety of exciting and impactful projects in the Health and Hospital Affairs portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a balance of strong quantitative skills and dedication to understanding project content areas, ensuring comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making for effective solutions.
The Health Policy Analyst will focus on Student Health and Mental Health. SUNY has been making significant investments to enhance student services and is committed to meeting student needs. SUNY generally adopts a stepped model of care that incorporates wellness and health promotion. One of our mottos is "mental health is health". The analyst will also have the opportunity to work general health policy issues, public health, and reproductive health.
Duties include:
Prepare reports and submit data related to the SUNY Community College Mental Health Internship Pilot Program through the Empire State Development (ESD) OSOS platform
Coordinate communication efforts to administer and monitor grant funding within the SUNY Research Foundation (RF) for the SUNY Community College Mental Health Internship Pilot Program.
Prepare quarterly updates to the SUNY-wide Mental Health Repository working closely with campus staff.
Assist with efforts to enhance user experience and improving promotional efforts for the SUNY-wide Mental Health Repository.
Prepare meeting minutes and assist with logistics for meetings involving key student health groups, such as the Mental Health and Wellness Advisory Committee, Counseling Center Directors, Campus Safety Monitors, the SUNY Health Council, and others as necessary.
Assist with the collection, monitoring, and review of quarterly and annual SUNY Student Tele-Psychiatry Network (STPN) data.
Coordinate the annual SUNY System Administration Flu/COVID-19 vaccination clinic and assist with the expansion of public health initiatives.
Assist with campus outreach for data collection efforts as necessary.
Monitor and report listserv activity related to student health to assess risk and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with tracking key legislation impacting student health.
Prepare student health research, literature reviews, reports, and proposals as needed for SUNY leadership.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques
Ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions
Organizational skills and project management
Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree.
1-2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience and interest in Student Health and Mental Health.
Additional Information:
Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $63,000-$72,000 annually.
State Title: Assistant to Director 13 (Grade MP5) and is a Management Confidential position.
Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our MC benefits summary for additional information.
Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
This position will be based in Albany, NY.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
SUNY System Administration Benefits:
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits
Salary : $63,000 - $72,000
