American Heart Association
National Director, Program Development, Health Science
American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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 is thrilled to have an outstanding opportunity for a
National Director, Program Development, Health Science
at our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. This position can be home based. This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible, grant‑funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 4/30/2028, with the possibility of extension. Responsibilities
Lead implementation of funded initiatives by overseeing project planning, initiative and stakeholder recruitment, execution, monitoring and evaluation. Manage team of program consultants, program managers and project coordinators to ensure coordination, performance, and achievement of project milestones and deliverables. Contribute to proposal development by collaborating with the senior director and grant writing manager on program design, logic models, timelines, staffing plans and budget development. Monitor budgets and contracts by providing strategic guidance into project expenditures and tracking budget spend. Apply quality improvement frameworks to drive measurable improvements across participating sites and projects within the portfolio. Facilitate communication between internal departments, external partners, and funders through regular updates, strategic meetings and dissemination of results. Ensure timely reporting of outcomes, challenges and key learnings. Provide strategic guidance to dissemination efforts, including working closely with marketing to share key insights through presentations, abstract submissions, toolkits, webinars, podcasts. Ensure that project staff have tools and resources to successfully implement the assigned program. Provide training and coaching on assigned projects in portfolio including best practices and successful implementation strategies. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Nonprofit Management or related field. 3 years of experience in healthcare program or project management. 3 years of leadership experience. Ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi‑site initiatives. Experience with quality improvement frameworks and outcome reporting. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Experience in healthcare or in a public health‑related organization with clinical, quality improvement, program development or systems improvement responsibilities. Experience contributing to grant proposals and program design. Experience presenting to funders and national audiences. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with all levels of American Heart Association staff, volunteers and the public. Comprehensive Microsoft Office suite skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be
$120,000 to $140,000 . Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus a robust retirement program, employee assistance program, wellness program and telemedicine. Professional Development – You can join ERGs, mentor/mentee programs, and HeartU, the Association’s national online university. Work‑Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees and 12 paid holidays annually. Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance to further your education and career in relation to your current duties. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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. Equal Opportunity
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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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 is thrilled to have an outstanding opportunity for a
National Director, Program Development, Health Science
at our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. This position can be home based. This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible, grant‑funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 4/30/2028, with the possibility of extension. Responsibilities
Lead implementation of funded initiatives by overseeing project planning, initiative and stakeholder recruitment, execution, monitoring and evaluation. Manage team of program consultants, program managers and project coordinators to ensure coordination, performance, and achievement of project milestones and deliverables. Contribute to proposal development by collaborating with the senior director and grant writing manager on program design, logic models, timelines, staffing plans and budget development. Monitor budgets and contracts by providing strategic guidance into project expenditures and tracking budget spend. Apply quality improvement frameworks to drive measurable improvements across participating sites and projects within the portfolio. Facilitate communication between internal departments, external partners, and funders through regular updates, strategic meetings and dissemination of results. Ensure timely reporting of outcomes, challenges and key learnings. Provide strategic guidance to dissemination efforts, including working closely with marketing to share key insights through presentations, abstract submissions, toolkits, webinars, podcasts. Ensure that project staff have tools and resources to successfully implement the assigned program. Provide training and coaching on assigned projects in portfolio including best practices and successful implementation strategies. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Nonprofit Management or related field. 3 years of experience in healthcare program or project management. 3 years of leadership experience. Ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi‑site initiatives. Experience with quality improvement frameworks and outcome reporting. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Experience in healthcare or in a public health‑related organization with clinical, quality improvement, program development or systems improvement responsibilities. Experience contributing to grant proposals and program design. Experience presenting to funders and national audiences. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with all levels of American Heart Association staff, volunteers and the public. Comprehensive Microsoft Office suite skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be
$120,000 to $140,000 . Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus a robust retirement program, employee assistance program, wellness program and telemedicine. Professional Development – You can join ERGs, mentor/mentee programs, and HeartU, the Association’s national online university. Work‑Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees and 12 paid holidays annually. Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance to further your education and career in relation to your current duties. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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. Equal Opportunity
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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