Program Coordinator - Brain Tissue Repository

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Program Coordinator in Bethesda, MD to provide administrative project oversight for a focused portfolio under supervision.

You will coordinate budget and accounting, space, personnel, contracts and purchasing, completing routine tasks independently. This role supports the DoW/USU Brain Tissue Repository under USUHS, advancing traumatic brain injury research and brain health for service members and their

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative project oversight of a narrower scope under supervision; coordinates budget and accounting, space management, personnel management, contracts and purchasing.
• Completes routine tasks independently and relies on guidance from higher PM levels for more complex tasks.
• Oversee data collection and support for grant submissions, presentations, and publications.

Skills

Organizational objectives knowledge

Excel

Independent work

Multi-system coordination

Project management principles

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide administrative project oversight of a narrower scope under the direction of a supervisor. Coordinates budget and accounting, space management, personnel management, overall management, contracts, and purchasing. Completes more routine tasks independently and relies on guidance from higher Program Manager (PM) levels for more complex tasks.

This position will be in support of the DoW/USU Brain Tissue Repository (BTR) under the Department of Pathology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The BTR was established by the Department of War to advance traumatic brain injury research. The BTR's mission is to better understand the effects of traumatic brain injury and promote overall brain health of the Warfighter. Using the best science, we support our service members and their families to help care for our military after a head injury.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Under supervision, ensures the terms and conditions of the award and funding vehicle are adhered.
• Assists in ensuring all required reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Monitors study performance, analyses, and reviews results, and oversees development and implementation of new protocols.
• Communicates with internal staff and external customers. Negotiates with vendors and obtains quotes for equipment.
• Provides administrative support under the direction of a supervisor such as hiring, purchasing, and tracking progress.
• Assists in overseeing and managing collection, maintenance, analysis, and evaluation of data used in grant submissions, presentations, and publications.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 0 - 2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational objectives and office automation.
• Should have basic Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Ability to work completely independently, use sound judgement in solving problems.
• Coordinate many complex systems and programs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management principles, and good communications skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $52,800-$65,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.