Associate Program Manager

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Closing Date:

09/01/2026

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:

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Program Manager provides project management, daily operational support, and executive-level calendar management, for the Arkansas Center for Women and Infant’s Health (ACWIH) and the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Working in conjunction with more senior Program Managers, the Associate Program Manager coordinates activities across the department and Center’s portfolio of grant- and contract-funded programs, developing and maintaining project plans, tracking timelines and deliverables, and following up with team members and partners to keep work moving forward for the growing ACWIH.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree, major in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Administration, Communications, or related field
• 2 years of project management, program coordination, or executive/administrative support experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree, major in Public Health, Business or Health Administration, or related field

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Develops materials, resources and activities to support the Department faculty and Department programs and projects.
• Maintains financial records and monitors expenditures and accuracy of transactions. Provides status reports on departmental accounts as required.
• Performs general office management functions, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories of assets, requesting services and equipment maintenance and repairs, and completing purchasing requisitions.
• In addition, this position supports the daily operations of the department and Center, including meeting and event coordination, travel and purchasing processes, document preparation, and communication among staff, University departments, and external stakeholders.
• This position serves as a central point of coordination for department leadership, managing complex calendars and correspondence and ensuring leadership time is aligned with organizational priorities. The Associate Program Manager must exercise a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information and competing priorities.
• Performing other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes