Project Assistant

Description Location: Richmond, Virginia. Hybrid, with one day per week in the office and the remaining days worked remotely Position: Full-time | Nonexempt Annual Salary Range: $40,191–$57,109 Health Quality Innovators (HQI) is seeking a Project Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and project support to team members across multiple projects. You will help keep information organized, materials accurate, and project activities on schedule so our teams can focus on improving health care quality and patient outcomes. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in accurate work, and can balance requests from multiple team members. Reporting to the EPPO Director, you will work closely with project teams to support contract deliverables, timelines, and quality and performance goals. What You'll Do Provide administrative and clerical support to project teams and collaborate with team members to complete administrative requests. Support contract execution by helping teams complete deliverables and other project activities accurately and on time. Research, gather, and compile information to support project activities. Maintain organized files, databases, and reporting tools, and audit data entry for accuracy. Prepare, edit, and format documents and presentations, including PowerPoint materials. Serve as a resource for software and application support and training. Provide in-office support as needed, including routing incoming correspondence and preparing and shipping resources to team members. Manage a shared workload queue with other team members, communicate progress, and follow requests through to completion. Perform other related duties as assigned. Why Join HQI Hybrid work environment with job flexibility. Supportive and collaborative culture. Professional development and growth opportunities. Opportunity to support a variety of projects and work with teams across the organization. Mission-driven work that helps HQI improve health care quality and outcomes. Ideal Candidate: Someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable balancing requests across multiple projects. You communicate clearly, enjoy working with technology, and take pride in providing consistent, professional support that helps your teammates meet their goals Requirements High school diploma or GED required and 3-5 years of related administrative or project support experience. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience. Strong document development and editing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use organizational software and applications and support team members in using these tools. Ability to manage a shared workload, work independently, and collaborate professionally with team members. Dependability, sound judgment, and flexibility as project needs and priorities change. Experience with Microsoft products. Valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a virtual environment. Familiarity with basic health care provider terminology. Work Environment: This role is hybrid and requires at least one day per week in the office. It includes regular virtual meetings and online collaboration and requires a secure, confidential workspace and use of approved technology. Work involves extended computer use and screen time. This role requires availability during standard business hours and flexibility to meet project deadlines and support client-facing activities. Travel: Travel for the annual in-person all-team meeting is required. Benefits: Competitive salary and attractive benefits package. We maintain a drug-free workplace and are an M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer. HQI provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Quality Innovators