**Overview** As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a **Program Coordinator, Strategic Research Team** in our **National Center** office located in **Dallas, TX** . **(This position is a 6-month minimum, up to 1 year, temporary position)** The Program Coordinator provides administrative and technical support services within the Association's strategic research awards team for process and day-to-day management services. Conduct data quality reviews for the team and assist investigators and their institutional officers in understanding and interpreting the Association's policies and procedures to ensure compliance on research 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 diversity, equity & inclusion, 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** **Awards Management:** + Manages notification to research applicants and institutions + Manages grant agreements for awarded projects + Manages award activation process (collecting forms and resolving concerns) + Supervises awards for compliance with American Heart Association policies and procedures + Manages active awards, change requests and related inquiries + Reviews annual financial reports for compliance with policies + Monitors periodic scientific report submissions + Provides information and consultation to all customer groups (awardees, institutional personnel, and sponsors) **Special Projects:** + Supports the team through assistance with scheduling meetings, follow-up with attendees, proofreading documents, and preparing for applicant webinars + Data Quality Reviews to evaluate the accuracy of information and reports + Supports annual institutional audit + Assist management with special projects as needed/assigned. **Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:** **Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED. + Minimum two (2) years of related experience required. + Demonstrated evidence of 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, Pwr. Point, Excel. **Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:** + Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. + Experience managing application, notification and awards processes preferred. + Experience in research administration with a funding organization. + Experience / proficiency with electronic research administration system. + Experience working with volunteers, particularly science volunteers. **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 the 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 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality. **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.** **This position not a match with your skills?** Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities \#LI-Hybrid **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(10/21/2024 3:29 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2024-14512_ **_Job Category_** _Administrative Support_ **_Position Type_** _Full Time_