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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.

We’re hiring an Administrative Assistant in Fayetteville, AR. This position provides administrative support to the Executive Director Northwest Arkansas, campaign finance support for the office/team, and provides administrative support to other team members as needed. This is an office-based position.

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 commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, 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

• Provides administrative and technical assistance to the Executive Director in coordinating calendars, meetings, and preparing documents, providing follow-up.
• Provides support for quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee, as well as monthly meetings of the Executive Leadership Teams. Prepare all related materials (i.e., agenda, presentations, minutes, etc.) and assist with logistical matters.
• Manages board-related data to include and not be limited to rosters, member CVs/resumes, and meeting materials/minutes. Data will be maintained in all necessary systems and submitted for the purposes of Gold Standard Board and Five Star recognition.
• Manages customer, volunteer, event and campaign information within databases and systems (E1, Dynamics, Greater Giving, Luminate, Event Gives, etc.) accurately, timely and in full compliance with established business standards and data guidelines.
• Serves as Accounting Liaison which includes handling all revenue that comes into the office. Will also include following all cash handling practices, mail opening, making deposits, processing credit card donations and overall campaign finance for the office/market.
• Leads financial support for the market to include invoicing, collections, and contract uploads. In addition, monitors and tracks direct and indirect expenses for the fiscal year and end of year across events.

• Serves as back-up to other support staff for event logistics, event data entry and general event support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel locally on occasion, and work evenings and weekends when necessary for events.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office

Compensation & Benefits

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. 
• 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.

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