Sr. Program Coordinator, Health Science, Implementation

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 Sr. Program Coordinator, Health Science, Implementation. This is a 20-hour-per-week, part-time position that can be home-based. 

This is a part-time, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2029, with the possibility of extension.

The position will support Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) implementation, various national CPR initiatives, and provide administrative/logistical support to help us achieve health impact and revenue goals.

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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• Provides a wide variety of skilled program coordination, administrative, logistical and clerical support to staff and volunteers in accordance with our policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to fully understand and support assigned initiatives and programs and ensure a high quality of service is provided to all staff, community partners, and volunteers.
• Coordinates logistics for assigned events, meetings and programs and provides day-of-event support as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, stays current on department and association-wide updates, and applies the information learned.
• Performs other duties as needed to achieve department and association-wide goals.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• 5 years of relevant work experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced project management, time management and organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including skill in proof reading for grammar and spelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to maintain a professional manner in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred experience:

• Knowledge of CPR and Hands-Only CPR training options.
• Knowledge of the America Heart Association mission and initiatives.

The expected pay range will be $25 to $30 per hour. 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 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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs;  eligibility for an incentive program is 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. These are eligible for full-time roles. 
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U 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 Association 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.

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