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This position will be in support of Uniformed Services University Operations Team. The USU Centers Operations team supports military health research programs in a wide range of topics, including infectious disease, cancer, psychology, rehabilitation, global health, nutrition, health education, and more. We aim to provide an engaging, enriching, and supportive work environment that serves to foster both professional and personal growth.

• Prepares meeting agendas, takes meeting minutes, and follows-up on action items with key stakeholders
• Under supervision, ensures the terms and conditions of the award / 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.
• Coordinates the processing and analysis of data and conduct of experimental tests procedures.
• Coordinates the development of the Centers 5-year review that entails coordinating communication with internal and external customers, scheduling top level meetings, and note taking.
• Coordinates with the Communications Department in developing reports to include an annual report and promotional material as needed.
• 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.
• Serves as the Onboarding POC for USU Centers Operations team to ensure new hires receive a warm welcome and experience a smooth onboarding process in their new roles. Duties include monitoring the status of security investigations, assisting new hires in completing required onboarding forms, and preparing new hire’s first-day logistics.
• 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.

• 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.

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

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

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

All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

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)