Associate Program Manager- ACWIH

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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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:

Required Documents to Apply:

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.

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.