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Closing Date:

07/26/2026
Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type:RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No
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 | IOA Initiative

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Summary of Job Duties:The Associate Program Manager directs day-to-day operations on behalf of the Director for the UAMS Centers on Aging (COAs) by implementing program, department, administrative, and campus policies and procedures across all 8 regional sites to promote quality of life and care for older adults. This position serves as the critical operational "glue" aligning regional site operations with central leadership, fostering cohesive communication, and strengthening relationships with community partners, key stakeholders, and collaborators.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing/Marketing/Communications/Business Administration, or related field, plus two (2) years of experience in grants, technical writing, and/or marketing experience required.

Knowledge, AKills & Abilities:

• Trained in Microsoft Office.

• Marketing Strategies in print and social media.

• Writing proficiency in articles and grants.

• Project and program management with strategic planning.

• Community development and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Public Administration/Marketing/Professional and Technical Writing

• 5 to 10 years of related experience.

• Grant Certified

• Bilingual - Spanish and other languages.

• Trained and skilled in using the WorkDay program and Microsoft Office. Grant experience in healthcare and health outcome programs.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the vital operational "glue" and primary communication link between all 8 regional Centers on Aging sites and central leadership to ensure network unity and structural alignment.

• Drafts, formats, and synthesizes detailed administrative, quarterly, and annual reports-including Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission submissions and other program/grant reports-and provides them to the Director for proofing, edits, and final sign-off before official submission.

• Assists the Director with administrative scheduling, workload distribution across the network, records maintenance, and personnel evaluation recommendations.

• Oversees and implements cohesive statewide marketing and public relations strategies across all channels, including the website, Facebook, print advertisements, and informational publications to meet ATSC indicators and other grant deliverables.

• Proactively researches and identifies new federal, state, and private grant funding opportunities aligned with the COA mission.

• Leads the collaborative creation, technical writing, and formal submission of competitive grant and project proposals.

• Establishes precise, structured project timelines and milestones for all active grants and community initiatives.

• Monitors and oversees all awarded grant funds, tracking execution and ensuring 100% compliance with stated grant deliverables.

• Identifies, develops, and negotiates contracts to support community partnerships, working closely with the Business Manager to review and renew active agreements.

• Continuously monitors regional operations to identify procedural gaps, systemic inefficiencies, or implementation delays across the 8 sites.

• Collaborates diplomatically with regional site directors and staff to design, communicate, and deploy tactile, mutually agreeable solutions to operational challenges.

• Develops streamlined workflows and standardized internal administrative processes to ensure consistent operational standards network-wide.

• Serves as the principal department liaison to internal UAMS support structures, including, but not limited to, IT, Telecommunications, Fleet, Creative Services, Grants Accounting, and Marketing.

• Maintains rigorous regulatory compliance across the network by directly educating regional staff on policy updates and operational guidelines.

• Coordinates, schedules, and tracks mandatory staff training programs across all campus nodes.

• Provides analytical support for the internal evaluation of UAMS COA community programs, serving as a specialized resource for field staff providing consultation and referral services.

• Provides other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, No Background Check Required

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, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Repetitive Motion
Occasional Physical Activity:Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:Yes