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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of Department of Surgery located at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the Department of Surgery.

HJF is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to join our team at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. The Assessment Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day management of all assessments associated with the Department of Surgery and clinical readiness program. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.

Responsibilities

Assist with program team to unpackage, prepare, set up human specimens to the laboratory LIS system, and route Human specimens to their respective staging areas for the courses, set up and clean up courses.
• Work directly with program leaders, faculty, learners and staff members to facilitate course activities and ensure all instructional media, procedures to be performed, performance assessments, and pre/post course forms (knowledge tests, demographic, course evaluation) are implemented as specified.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor workflow between course stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings to assist with development and implementation of course experiences; coordinate the training for all new and current technical support personnel to ensure they are able to perform their roles with any new instruments, equipment, processes, procedures, etc.
• Assist in the regular maintenance and repair of all course-related equipment; provide technical support for surgical equipment, assessment system, and synthetic simulation models used during courses. Manage and implement the setup and maintenance of AV presentation systems for course slides and supporting media
• Ensure safety for all course participants by following all sites laboratory safety guideline.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be fully proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point), including formatting and media integration abilities. Must be proficient with Excel including the ability to create functions and macros, and an understanding of data management formats for seamless data sharing between statistical analyses applications and visual rendering software.
• Must be fully proficient in English language, including reading, writing, and speaking. Preferred candidate will have some familiarity with medicine or surgery and associated terminology.
• Must be able to pay attention to details and flexibly adapt to a dynamic work scope.
• Willingness to collaborate and coordinate with other members of the team to cover work scope, if needed.
• Ability to accurately and appropriately communicate with other team members in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support training and assessment work at domestic locations.
• Ability to work independently, identify actual or potential problems, propose solutions to resolve problems, and request guidance or support, if needed.
• Document and share problems and resolution strategies with other team members so that everyone is aware of any changes.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting or academic medical center is helpful. Prior history as a clinical specialist (medic, OR technician, nurse, PA, etc.) in military or civilian care contexts is highly desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit long period of time.

Work Environment

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

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)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.