Project Coordinator

** 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
** Project Coordinator
** working with our quality improvement special initiatives team. This position can be home based.

** This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on*
* ** 6/30/2029** **, but it may be extended.*
* 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.

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** Responsibilities*
* + Manage daily and recurring project activities relating to the general operations and management of initiatives and work independently to accomplish project-related goals.

+ Support project teams on meetings and logistics such as planning and coordinating virtual and in-person meetings and education, which may include booking of venue, meeting and travel logistics, meal planning, agenda management, meeting minutes documentation, meeting evaluation and follow-up.

+ Coordinate regular communications with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Assist with preparing reports and deliverables per project requirements.

+ Provide administrative support including working with organizations systems and processes internally to manage invoices, contracts, and expenses.

+ Perform administrative duties to assist assigned staff in all facets of their overall responsibilities. Duties include meeting and event management, creating and maintaining office and computer files, and daily and weekly knowledge of ongoing operations in assigned activities.

+ Creating and maintaining tools to monitor and manage resources, contact distribution lists, and overall initiative progress to goals.

+ Coordinate with Marketing and Communications teams to promote initiative resources and activities.

+ Performs various administrative tasks, including maintaining project documentation, coordinating outreach and agreements, to help facilitate smooth participant onboarding processes.

+ Maintains excellent time management and communication skills with both internal and external partners to meet project deliverables and deadlines.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in business administration or a pertinent degree preferred.

+ At least three (3) years of administrative support experience.

+ Effective written and verbal communications.

+ Excellent process management and organizational skills.

+ Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office, database management, and software applications.

+ Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as be a collaborative team player

+ Ability to be dynamic, detail-oriented, multi-task, and re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong problem-solving skills.

+ Skill and ability in providing customer service at an excellent level to internal and external customers and partners.

+ Experience in health-related fields preferred.

+ Ability to travel 10% of the time per year

** Compensation & Benefits*
* The expected pay range will be $40,000 to $55,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. 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.

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** 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.

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** Performance and Recognition** - You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.

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** 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,…