Associate Program Manager- ACWIH

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arkansas Center for Women's and Infants Health at UAMS is seeking a strategic Associate Program Manager to support the High Risk Pregnancy Program (HRPP) by leading the development, coordination, and execution of dissemination strategies, funding proposals, and long-term sustainability planning. This role involves translating program outcomes, evaluation findings, and key impact data into compelling communications for federal agencies, foundations, state partners, and institutional stakeholders. The Associate Program Manager will work closely with program leadership, evaluation teams, finance, and clinical partners to ensure HRPP initiatives are positioned for continued funding, scale, and policy alignment. Success in this role requires strong analytical writing skills, strategic thinking, grant development expertise, and the ability to synthesize complex clinical and evaluation data into clear, fundable narratives. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for advancing women's and infants' health, coupled with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams to drive program impact and sustainability. If you’re ready to make a difference in women’s and infants’ health, apply today to join our team and drive impactful programs!

Requirements

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.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Nursing, or related field
Three (3)–Five (5) years of experience in program development, grant development, health policy, or public health program management
Experience in working with federally funded programs (HRSA, CMS, CDC, NIH, etc.)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.