Associate Program Manager, Risk Factor Control

American Heart Association, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as an Associate Program Manager focused on risk factor control. This role involves project management, community engagement, and developing educational resources to combat hypertension and stroke in Hawaii. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact on public health.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Two years experience in project management and community organization relationships.
• Experience developing culturally relevant patient education resources.

Responsibilities

• Implement project plans and coordinate activities across teams.
• Build relationships with community organizations for program support.
• Track project budgets, timelines, and outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Community Engagement

Communication

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 an Associate Program Manager, Risk Factor Control. This position can be home-based, but must live in Hawaii.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 6/30/2028.

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 onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,X (formerly Twitter), and atheart.jobs.

Responsibilities

This Associate Program Manager is responsible for implementing project plan activities and facilitating coordination across internal and external teams for assigned programs with consistent and effective communication with project leadership. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations to support program implementation. Establishes and coordinates project timelines and is responsible for managing the development and distribution of culturally-relevant patient education resources. Responsible for assigned project tracking and reporting, including patient education programming. Responsible for developing and maintaining a knowledge base in hypertension and stroke.

• Builds and strengthens relationships with community-based organizations to support implementation of blood pressure and stroke programming across Hawaii including self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) programs and referrals
• Engages community leaders and groups with lived experience to gain a comprehensive understanding of community, needs, attitudes, knowledge and perceptions within Hawaii
• Develops and maintains quality relationships with all vendors for the project and oversees production and patient education materials; including culturally relevant, hypertension and stroke resources for up to 4 unique populations based on community insights with a corresponding public awareness campaign
• Coordinates with internal American Heart Association departments and external vendors on assigned projects; specific collaboration with the Hawaii Community Impact Director to ensure alignment with ongoing hypertension and stroke prevention initiatives
• Monitors, reviews, and tracks budget, timelines and outcomes associated with assigned projects; Collaborates with Evaluation on grant reporting and data collection specific to grant outcomes of blood pressure programming and community engagement efforts
• Maintains effective communication with project leadership and teams to ensure project status and issues are known and addressed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) years of the following experience:
  • Experience developing and managing projects
  • Experience building and maintaining community-based organization relationships
  • Experience developing and disseminating culturally-relevant, linguistically appropriate patient education resources
  • Basic communication or marketing planning and budget management experience
  • Experience working across functions and levels to achieve project objectives
  • Comprehensive skills in Microsoft Office suite

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $70,000 - $80,000. 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; eligibility for an incentive program is 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.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.

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