Company Overview
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leading voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes while improving the lives of people affected by it. ADA provides education, resources, and research support to empower individuals living with diabetes and support healthcare professionals.
Position Overview
The Project Coordinator provides day-to-day support for multiple projects within the PMO, assisting with project planning, status reporting, event coordination, volunteer and stakeholder scheduling, and budget management. This grant-funded role ensures strategic alignment, promotes collaboration across teams, and supports ADA’s mission-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate project timelines, meetings, and events for internal stakeholders, volunteers, and vendors.
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Maintain accurate project data for compliance and internal reporting.
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Prepare and distribute project status reports and presentations.
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Track and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
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Assist with marketing efforts, including updating online content and distributing materials.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate documentation.
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Provide exceptional customer service and proactively support team needs.
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Improve project management processes to ensure timely completion of initiatives.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, social service, or related field.
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Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
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Experience in event planning and marketing.
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Familiarity with project management tools (MS Teams, MS Project, SharePoint, Visio) preferred.
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Strong planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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High attention to detail and customer service orientation.
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Ability to anticipate needs and act with urgency.
Why Work Here
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Competitive base pay: $48,000–$53,000, depending on experience.
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Inclusive, mission-driven culture with recognition programs.
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Generous Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days.
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Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, FSA, disability, life, pet insurance, and retirement savings.
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Focus on mental health programs and work-life balance with remote work options.
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Opportunity to positively impact the lives of millions affected by diabetes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ADA provides equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, national origin, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.