Dallas, TX, 75219, USA
34 days ago
Science & Health Advisor
**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 **Science & Health Advisor** supporting our National Center office that is located in Dallas, TX. This role can be home based. **This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2028, with the possibility of extension.** The **Science & Health Advisor** will oversee the outpatient portfolio of certification programs and all business functions including development, implementation, revision, and management of programs including projections, budget, grant, and expense management. This grant funded position relies on scientifically sound certification criteria and professional experience in developing healthcare certification programs to develop certification standards criteria aligned with market need and organizational values. The Senior Manager oversees endeavors including marketing materials, campaigns, and deliverables to funders. 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 our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. **Responsibilities** + Oversee the recruitment, engagement, and management of the volunteer workgroup for each healthcare certification. The workgroup provides direction and feedback to the program development team regarding recommendations for certification standards, measures, and evaluation. + Manage oversight and coordinate operational and logistical deliverables, as well as collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to make certification available. + Oversee the build process for the platforms needed to advance the professional certifications. Work with vendors to enhance the user experience as well as creating integrated reporting functions and audit processes. + Support and partner with internal teams working to develop and improve new and current programs. + Foster and manage relationships with external collaborating organizations, expert volunteers, and internal cross-functional teams to develop supplementary program materials and legal documents. + Design, continuously evaluate, and audit certification processes to maximize certification efficacy to maintain the integrity and continuity of certification processes. Routine quality improvement exercises are conducted to promote program efficiency and process efficiency. + Collaborate with the Certification Evaluation Team to draft measurable standards that align with scientific evidence and are approved by volunteer subject matter expert workgroup members. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience + 5-8 years of relevant clinical experience + Experience in healthcare, healthcare education, or in a public health-related organization: clinical, quality improvement, program development, professional development, and systems improvement + Project management experience; experienced in influencing performance without direct line accountability + Program development experience: proven experience in programmatic development to function well in a fast-paced, highly stressed, and visible environment + Skilled in recruiting, training, and developing volunteers to lead and support organizational goals, fostering trust, engagement, and a sense of belonging while effectively aligning volunteer talents with strategic objectives to inspire impactful change + Proficient knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets + Ability to travel up to 20% and overnight stay Preferred: + Master’s degree in nursing, biology, business administration, public health, or other healthcare related fields. + Experience in hospital or outpatient certification programs including drafting standards proposed by subject matter experts. **Compensation & Benefits** The expected pay range will be $100,000 to $130,000. 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, 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. 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 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 AHA 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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.** **This position not a match with your skills?** Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities \#LI-Remote **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(11/20/2024 3:54 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2024-14741_ **_Job Category_** _Health Strategies_ **_Position Type_** _Full Time_
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