Program Associate - Health

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

Family & Consumer Science * Assistant Vice President

Department's Website:

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Associate – Exercise and Wellness supports technical and programmatic activities under the guidance of the Health Specialist. Responsibilities include program coordination, data management, communications, and support for educational and research efforts related to health and wellness initiatives.

Key Job Duties:

Program Coordination & Evaluation:
1. Organize registration and logistics.
2. Maintain participant databases and track engagement.
3. Assist with data entry, evaluation summaries, and reporting for local and state use.
4. Manage web-based evaluation systems and program materials inventory.

Technology & Communication:
1. Update website content and manage social media for youth and adult health programs.
2. Develop and distribute promotional materials and e-newsletters.
3. Coordinate outreach aligned with web content and local events.

Program Development & Support:
1. Create and edit educational materials (e.g., handouts, presentations, news articles).
2. Assist in developing web-based training and grant proposals.
3. Conduct literature reviews, contribute to manuscripts, and help deliver educational sessions or trainings.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field required, plus three (3) years of relevant work experience OR a related Master's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program coordination, health education, or wellness promotion
• Familiarity with Extension, community outreach, or evidence-based health programming is an asset
• Certified or credentialed in personal training, strength and conditioning, dietetics, yoga, or related certification