Intermediate Program Manager

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Closing Date:

11/24/2026

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 | Basic Research

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Manager serves as a key operational and administrative leader within the College of Medicine Office of Research, supporting the full lifecycle of proposal initiatives and faculty funding activity. This position oversees the day-to-day coordination of programs and proposal competitions, maintains comprehensive tracking of faculty proposal activity, provides metrics tracking of strategic planning initiatives and goals, and translates data into reports and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders.

The Program Manager also provides technical writing and proposal development support, serves as a resource and liaison for COM faculty navigating proposal processes and opportunities, and contributes to broader Office of Research communications and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong written communication skills and an analytical mindset. This individual must be collaborative and professionally adept at building relationships across all levels of the institution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science plus four (4) years of research administration or program coordination experience, or
• Master's degree plus two (2) years of of research administration or program coordination experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Data collection and analysis techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Pivot tables, Workday, NTRACTS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic medical center or research university. Familiarity with NIH funding mechanisms and policies.
• CRA, CRS, GMPA certification.
• REDCap or other data collection platforms, WordPress or other web design platforms, Muse or other Huron-based institutional support platforms

Responsibilities:

• Administer College of Medicine Office of Research programs, including pilot awards, voucher programs, and faculty development initiatives.
• Coordinate program application, review, award, and reporting processes.
• Support implementation of Office of Research strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Coordinate advisory committees, councils, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, standard operating procedures, and institutional records.
• Facilitate communication among faculty, departments, and institutional offices regarding program requirements and opportunities.
• Collect and compile productivity metrics for COM Office of Research.
• Collect and compile initiative and goal metrics for COM Office of Research strategic plans.
• Monitor extramural funding activity and effort allocations across COM faculty, utilizing systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Generate analyses of metrics, including return on investment calculations, aggregate funding data, and growth data.
• Generate written reports, presentations, and newsletters that communicate COM Office of Research activity and program outcomes to faculty, leadership, advisory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Generate common templates and forms for COM faculty.
• Contribute to technical writing and proposal development support, including assistance with proposal applications and progress reports.
• Maintain essential office records, including standard operating procedures, meeting minutes, and official communication from the Executive Associate Dean for Research.
• Process requisitions and travel for the Office of Research.
• Coordinate meetings such as the COM Research Council and other advisory board meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow-up documentation.
• Maintain the website for the Office of Research, ensuring it provides up-to-date information and continues to serve as a resource for COM faculty and staff.
• Act as a liaison between the Office of Research and COM departments and other stakeholder bodies, both on campus and across the state.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for COM faculty in matters related to research programs, funding opportunities, and institutional policies and procedures on the UAMS campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

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:

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes