Program Coordinator

Provide administrative and technical support within the strategic research awards team.

AHA - American Heart Association

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Overview

Provide administrative and technical support within the strategic research awards team.

You have:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum three (3) years of related experience required.
  • Demonstrated evidence of strong customer service and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
  • Experience managing application, notification, and awards processes preferred.
  • Experience in research administration with a funding organization preferred.
  • Experience/proficiency with an electronic research administration system preferred.
  • Experience working with volunteers, particularly science volunteers preferred.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with managing administrative tasks in a research environment? This question assesses how your past experiences align with administrative expectations. Detail specific tasks you've managed and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure compliance with organizational policies when managing awards? This gauges your understanding of compliance in research administration. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain strong customer service with various stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a diverse audience. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a project where attention to detail was crucial? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you utilized electronic reporting tools in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experiences do you have with auditing processes in research administration? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your experience working with volunteers? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 25 days ago - Updated 5 days ago - Source: heart.org