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Administrative Associate - Social Campaigns

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant - Social Campaigns in our SouthWest Regional office in Dallas, TX. This role will perform complex administrative support and technical program assistance work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal administrative support work. Responsibilities may include training others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning organizational programs.
  • Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, documents and forms.
  • Participates in the planning and execution of programs – included but not limited to all pre-party events and social events (Go Red For Women luncheon, Collin County Heart Ball and Cotes du Coeur.
  • Effectively manages and completes website and email projects in an accurate and timely manner as outlined by each campaign’s timeline.
  • Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems for their area of responsibility.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinates meetings, conferences, and seminars.
  • May coordinate work between organizational units of the organization.
  • May assist in compiling and analyzing data, making calculations, and preparing
  • May research, compose, design, or edit organizational publications such as brochures, forms, and manuals as requested.
  • May train others.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  • Knowledge of office management principles and practices and administrative procedures, and promotion of progams.
  • Skill in using standard computer software programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as evidenced by formal course work, training, or previous work experience (Will be tested.
  • Skill in composing logical, clear, and concise correspondence using appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Thorough knowledge of business letter writing format, style, and protocol.
  • Skill in maintaining and organizing large amounts of data with precise attention to detail.
  • Skill in applying quantitative/numeric/math skills to perform basic calculations such as averages, percentages and ratios.
  • Skill in conducting prospect donor research including gathering and assimilating information pertinent to assignments using the Internet and other resources.
  • Skill in communicating with others internally and externally (high-level volunteers) to effectively carry out essential job functions.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels in the organization and outside contact with healthcare professionals, volunteers and the public.
  • Skill in properly handling confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion.
  • Proven ability in effectively managing multiple priorities involving multiple customers.
  • Proven ability in working and making decisions quickly and independently with little to no direct supervision.
  • Skill in effectively interpreting programs and plans.
Educational Background: 
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have at least 1 year related experience.
  • Ability to lift 20lbs from ground to waist level with or without reasonable
  • Must have at least intermediate knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 used for word processing, email, presentations and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 26 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit