The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas .
The Project Coordinator will provide project coordination and administrative support for the activities for two initiatives funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 1. The Heart Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (Heart REACH) program and the Million Hearts Collaboration. The Project Coordinator manages daily and recurring project activities relating to the general operations and management of the department and works independently to accomplish project-related goals in support of the joint American Heart Association and the CDC’s program goals and objectives. This role will support organizing meetings and teleconferences as needed, coordinating regular communications with internal and external stakeholders and database management.
- Coordinate and monitor project timelines while effectively communicating project needs and related information as required.
- Communicate with client base to organize and manage assigned projects/events. Recruit staff and/or volunteers for participation, coordinate with vendors, or perform on-site set-up and logistics coordination.
- Assists with marketing efforts which may include updating on-line content, distribution of marketing materials, or vendors/contractors/volunteers communication.
- Utilize vendor and/or AHA systems (e.g. E1, COI, Seibel, Oasis, etc.) efficiently and competently to complete duties/projects.
- Evaluates and maintains information and accurate data for compliance requirements or internal reporting needs. Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure documentation is accurate and meets expectations.
- Provides coworkers, volunteers, and vendors with excellent customer service responding to requests in a timely manner and adhering to deadlines as appropriate.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related Project Coordination or Administrative experience.
- Basic accounting process experience
- Demonstrated ability to prepare written and presentation communications.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
- Meeting or event planning experience