Program Manager

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Closing Date:

12/12/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

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 | Pharmacology & Toxicology

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

40% Job duty 1 -
This position will organize and coordinate the departmental T32 grant graduate program providing support and guidance for the grant funded program and the campus funded portions of the program. The position will assist graduate students and their mentors in utilization of the funding and meeting goals of the program as well as planning out T32 meetings & seminars and planning for speakers as required. Must coordinate with all stakeholders as well as individual projects. Must prepare program budget, track program spending, reconcile program expenses, prepare program reports for reporting purposes and evaluate all resources for the project.

40% Job duty 2 -
Act as the Executive Assistant to the Chair of the department in assisting is meeting all goals of the department. Will assist in planning department meetings as well as planning other meetings directed by the Chair of the department. Will sometimes act as coordinator of the meetings and plan all aspects as needed. Plan department events in coordination with other admin staff and stakeholders. Enhance communication by composing and updating text and compiling information for the department website. Provide administrative support to t