Associate Research & Grant Administrator, Research Operations

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management: Work with the American Heart Association Data Warehouse and third-party vendors to ensure integrity in Awardee data.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Marketing, Communications, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience Experience in alumni, customer or donor engagement Experience with and understanding of scientific…

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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 an Associate Research and Grant Administrator, Research Operations.

The Associate Research and Grant Administrator, Research Operations, will ensure the continuous development of all American Heart Association business activities related to sustaining and expanding the Awardee Engagement alumni program. The position works across American Heart Association departments to implement strategies and facilitate the exchange of information between all stakeholders, keeping projects moving through the pipeline to execution. It coordinates all budgets and workflow based on program goals, timelines, and key performance indicators. This position will also develop creative, clearly written material in support of the organization's communications strategies.

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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

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Work with the American Heart Association Data Warehouse and third-party vendors to ensure integrity in Awardee data.
Alumni Engagement:
Augment and execute a plan to build engagement in targeted alumni activities, assess progress, and propose new incentives and techniques to increase engagement.
Track Awardee engagement and volunteer activity.
Create a calendar of communication topics.
Use LinkedIn tools to increase engagement (surveys, pop-up polls, conversation starters, etc.) and establish LinkedIn badge goals.
Confer with paid consultant.

Responsible for providing coordination and administrative support for pre-award activities, including support for application processes and peer review within the American Heart Association research enterprise
Edits critiques within assigned peer review committees.
Assist with updating surveys, training materials, and other applications and peer review documents as needed.
Perform other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Marketing, Communications, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience
Experience in alumni, customer or donor engagement
Experience with and understanding of scientific research programs
Sophisticated planning, scheduling, and volunteer leadership skills
Proven ability to prepare accurate written and presentation communications
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Requirements

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Experience in both pre-award and post-award processes
Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools

What We Offer

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✓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; based on the type of position

✓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.

✓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.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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