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Closing Date:

06/28/2026
Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type:RegularNo
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:COM | OB & GYN ACWIH

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:The Arkansas Center for Women's and Infants Health at UAMS is seeking a strategic Associate Program Manager to support the High Risk Pregnancy Program (HRPP) by leading the development, coordination, and execution of dissemination strategies, funding proposals, and long-term sustainability planning. This role involves translating program outcomes, evaluation findings, and key impact data into compelling communications for federal agencies, foundations, state partners, and institutional stakeholders.
The Associate Program Manager will work closely with program leadership, evaluation teams, finance, and clinical partners to ensure HRPP initiatives are positioned for continued funding, scale, and policy alignment. Success in this role requires strong analytical writing skills, strategic thinking, grant development expertise, and the ability to synthesize complex clinical and evaluation data into clear, fundable narratives.
The ideal candidate will bring a passion for advancing women's and infants' health, coupled with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams to drive program impact and sustainability. If you're ready to make a difference in women's and infants' health, apply today to join our team and drive impactful programs!
Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree PLUS two (2) years of project/program management experience.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Little Rock, AR, or the Greater Northwest, AR, regions, as this position will be located at the UAMS Campus.
• PMP Certification(Preferred).
• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Nursing, or related field (Preferred).
• Three (3)-Five (5) years of experience in program development, grant development, health policy, or public health program management (Preferred)
• Experience in working with federally funded programs (HRSA, CMS, CDC, NIH, etc.)(Preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience developing successful funding proposals or continuation applications.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program coordination.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Exceptional analytical writing skills and strategic thinking.
• Expertise in grant development and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Dissemination & Knowledge Translation

• Develop and implement a dissemination strategy for HRPP outcomes and key findings.
• Translate evaluation data into executive summaries, policy briefs, funder reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and stakeholder presentations.
• Coordinate production of impact reports, annual reports, and legislative briefs.
• Partner with evaluation staff to ensure findings are framed for maximum impact and funder alignment.
• Support presentation submissions for state and national conferences.
• Ensure messaging aligns with institutional branding and reporting requirements.

Funding Development & Proposal Leadership

• Lead development of competitive federal, state, and foundation funding proposals aligned with HRPP priorities.
• Coordinate proposal development timelines, internal review processes, and submission logistics.
• Draft technical narratives, needs assessments, workplans, and sustainability sections.
• Collaborate with finance and program staff to develop budgets and budget justifications.
• Maintain a funding opportunity pipeline and calendar of upcoming solicitations.
• Support continuation applications and competitive renewals.

Sustainability & Strategic Growth Planning

• Braided and blended funding approaches
• Conduct environmental scans to identify emerging funding streams and policy opportunities.
• Support business case development for program expansion or institutionalization.
• Prepare return-on-investment (ROI) and impact summaries for executive leadership.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Coordinate with clinical, community, and state partners to gather data and impact stories.
• Support reporting to advisory boards and funders.
• Represent HRPP in strategic planning discussions related to funding and scale.
• Assist with preparation of materials for governing boards and state-level meetings.

Compliance & Reporting Support

• Ensure dissemination and funding materials align with grant requirements.
• Support progress reports and required deliverables for federal and state funders.
• Maintain organized documentation of submissions and reporting history.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume, Writing SampleList of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Driving
Benefits Eligible:Yes