Program Coordinator, Awards
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
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.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Coordinator, Awardee Services, in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be at the National Center office one day/week.
*Full-time temporary position through June 30, 2027.*
The Program Coordinator provides administrative and technical support services in the Association's research awards process and day-to-day management services for investigators and their institutional grants and fiscal officers. You would conduct data quality reviews for the team and assist customers in understanding and interpreting the Association's policies and procedures to ensure compliance on awards.
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
- Reviews annual award expenditures reports for compliance with policies and communicates with the respective awardee and institutional personnel
- Reviews awards, change requests, and related inquiries
- Handles the awards team's general email box and inquiries
- Supports the award payment process
- Provides information and consultation to all customer groups (awardees, institutional personnel, and sponsors)
- Assist management with special projects as needed/assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience required
- Strong customer service and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to multiple audiences
- Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and conditional logic
- Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Compensation & Benefits
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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs; 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.
- 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.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.
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