Administrative Coordinator
Howard University
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$42,000 - $52,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
This role primarily coordinates and facilitates training and education programs for the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center Regional Partner and the College of Pharmacy, ensuring compliance with scope of work and HRSA guidance. Key duties include monitoring training effectiveness, developing materials, organizing events, managing continuing education credits, and supporting departmental documentation and reporting for various HIV-related projects.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in business or administration along with 3-6 years of relevant experience, though five years of related work experience can substitute for the degree. Core competencies require advanced knowledge of office administration, proficiency in standard software like MS Office, and strong skills in communication, organization, budgeting, and maintaining confidentiality.
Job description
- The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University.
- Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.
- At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
- Here is what we offer: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture Join Howard University and thrive with us! https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to provide primary coordination and facilitation of training and education programs affiliated with the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center Howard University Regional Partner and the College of Pharmacy.
- Assures compliance with the scope of work, HRSA guidance and provides assistance for all activities planned by the project including needs assessment, data collection, and programming for all projects including: Regional Main , Minority AIDS Initiative, Inter-Professional Education, Practice Transformation, Ending the HIV Epidemic and others as appropriate.
- SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.
- NATURE AND SCOPE: Internal contacts include executives, administrators and employees from all divisions and departments within the university structure.
- External contacts include auditors, representatives from federal, state and local regulatory agencies and vendors.
- PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Monitor evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness.
- Setup and coordinate HIV-related topic training programs to help DC Metropolitan healthcare professionals maintain or improve job skills.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors or customer representatives.
- Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
- Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials.
- Organizing and facilitating monthly video conference calls, in person/online meetings, training events Present information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures.
- Evaluate training materials prepared by trainers/ subject matter experts such as outlines, text, and handouts.
- Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishment.
- Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
- Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
- Facilitates training at all levels on topics of relevance to the school or department to include the creation of training and education for the program.
- Works with subcontractors to ensure the programs are developed that identify training needs, and effectively reach targeted audience and enhance the quality of education.
- Manages the certification process for continuing education credits for designated professions.
- Increases the center’s participation in collaborative efforts among varied professional organizations, pharmaceuticals, community-based organization, professional schools and state and local government agencies.
- Participates in all conferences and communications to subcontracts.
- Supports the efforts of the department in organizing, maintaining and providing appropriate documentation to the Department Chair and Associate Dean of the school or department.
- Maintaining files for the various MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center projects and helping organize all required documentation to and from our funders and regional partner sites.
- Meets Program Quarterly goals and creates reports for internal staff regarding programmatic activities.
- Create training schedules for all programs, track and create reports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records for the department.
- Attend seminars and meetings to learn new training methods and techniques and use the knowledge to prepare and coordinate future training sessions.
- Recruit new speakers.
- Prepare and submit speaker contracts to the Regional Coordinator Establish and maintain strong relationships with community-based agencies, local, and state government.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on project outcomes and related activities.
- Enter all technical assistance and activities in the database.
- Provide customized coaching at the clinical site (e.g., CIDMAR) by working with the site to identify site‐specific needs and opportunities, prioritizing areas of focus, and identifying available and needed resources.
- Address barriers to effective implementation of improvement processes; propose solutions for practices/health centers to consider in addressing barriers CORE COMPETENCIES: Advanced knowledge of office and administrative practices and principles.
- Skill in operation of computers, related software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Knowledge of standard office equipment.
- Knowledge and skill in accounting and budgeting techniques and principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population.
- Must be detailed oriented and organized.
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, residents, students and the general public.
- Knowledge of creating and managing contracts for vendors, data entry, spreadsheets.
- Ability to work independently to assist in paperwork for processing of grant funds.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business or administration and 3-6 years of experience.
- Five years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications Compliance
Salary Range
Disclosure $42,000-52,000 Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280. This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Commuter benefits
- Ongoing training
- Wellness programs
- Flexible work arrangements
- 403(b) with company match
- Career advancement paths