Project Coordinator, Get With the Guidelines

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.

 

We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator, Get With the Guidelines in our National Center office!  This position can be home-based.

 

This individual will support the Get With The Guidelines Core Programs (Atrial Fibrillation; Coronary Artery Disease; Heart Failure; Resuscitation & Stroke) work teams as the primary liaison from Core Programs to the Marketing and Communications team. 

 

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

• Providing support to the Module Leadership team, serving as the liaison to Marketing and Communication for the creation, editing, updating, and organization of Business Development materials
• Providing support to the Module Leadership team, serving as the liaison to Marketing and Communication for the creation, editing, updating, and organization of Quality Improvement materials
• Providing support to the Module Leadership team, serving as the liaison to Marketing and Communication for the creation, editing, and updating of pages on Heart.org  
• Organizing resources created through Strategic Alliance funded projects that can be utilized by Get With The Guidelines customers outside of those grants

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Effective oral and written communications
• Skilled in PC and computer equipment, including word processing, accounting, database management, spreadsheets, and software applications
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the functions, resources, and operations of nonprofits

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, or marketing degree or a pertinent degree
• At least two (2) years of administrative experience
• Cardiac, Stroke, and/or Resuscitation science knowledge/experience, preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $40,000 to $50,000. 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.

 

• 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.
• 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