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American Heart Association Program Coordinator, Awards in Dallas, Texas
Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Coordinator, Awardee Services in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX . This is a hybrid position with expectation to be at the National Center office one day/week.
(Full time temporary position through June 30, 2025 with possibility of extension.)
The Program Coordinator provides administrative and technical support services in the Association's research awards process and day-to-day management services for investigators and their institutional grants and fiscal officers. You would conduct data quality reviews for the team and assist customers in understanding and interpreting the Association's policies and procedures to ensure compliance on awards.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
Reviews annual financial reports for compliance with policies
Reviews awards for compliance with American Heart Association policies and procedures
Manages awards change requests and related inquiries
Manages award payment process
Monitors annual scientific report submissions
Assists with managing awards email box and inquiries
Manage/coordinate record retention of award documents
Provides information and consultation to all customer groups (awardees, institutional personnel, and sponsors)
Assist management with special projects as needed/assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum three (3) years of related experience required
Strong customer service and organizational skills
Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to diverse audiences
Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools
Strong attention to detail
Strong computer skills (Word, Power Point, Excel.)
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; based on type of position
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 7 days ago (4/17/2025 1:54 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15690
Job Category Science & Research
Position Type Full Time