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American Heart Association

Oct 25, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Starts on Jan 16
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Science
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dallas
    Remote

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of college or university coursework in non-profit, public administration, public health, chemistry, biology, or other science-related major.
  • Experience managing projects preferred.
  • Experience in research or grants administration with a funding organization or academic institution.
  • Experience working with volunteers, particularly science volunteers.
  • Strong customer service and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
  • Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Responsibilities

  • Awards Management:
  • Monitors awards for compliance with AHA policies and procedures.
  • Provide support for active awards, change requests, and related inquiries.
  • Reviews annual financial reports for compliance with policies.
  • Monitors annual scientific report submissions and assigns reviewer critiques as needed.
  • Manages/organizes record retention of award agreements and payment information and supports strategic award team with award payments.
  • Provide information to all customer groups (awardees, institutional personnel, and sponsors.
  • Supports team with applicant pre-award and awardee post-award questions.
  • Supports managing meeting logistics and follow-up with reimbursements for semi-annual meetings.
  • Special Projects:
  • Conducts data quality reviews to ensure the accuracy of information and payments for transferring and terminating awards, and documents findings to management.
  • Assists management with special projects as needed/assigned.
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American Heart Association

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our mission : To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization. Our purpose is to help Americans live heart healthy and prevent America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke. We are advocates of good health and promoters of positive behaviors, nutritious eating habits and healthy lifestyles. We also fund cutting-edge research and professional education programs. We promise to have an extraordinary impact on your life by empowering you and your loved ones to save lives, live healthier and enjoy more peace of mind about cardiovascular health. 2024 Impact Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.