The Program Coordinator position furthers the mission of the UAMS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology department as the procurement and facilities expert. Duties include but are not limited to preparing and processing a large volume of purchase orders for the department, preparing reports, analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating purchasing activities while maintaining detailed records pertaining to the status of all orders. The Program Coordinator will keep faculty and staff apprised of any issues, concerns, and the related status, and will coordinate the delivery of all items and reconcile orders, as well as close purchase orders completely and accurately with appropriate invoicing. The Program Coordinator keeps annual contracts up to date, educates faculty, staff, and students on procurement policies and procedures, advises on procurement and maintenance, and researches information on products and services, securing quotes for various items. This position will assist with grant reconciliation and closure related to procurement items. The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing department inventory, the annual inventory reconciliation process, and disposing of items in accordance with university policies. This position trains new personnel in departmental processes and coordinates department and facilities maintenance with Campus Operations and outside vendors. This position coordinates and follows to resolution all facility-related concerns for the Biochemistry department. The candidate must be detail-oriented, able to coordinate and prioritize tasks, and have strong communication skills (written and oral). S/he must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a proactive, effective, and self-motivated individual, as well as a problem solver, achieving timely resolutions. S/he should have proficiency with Microsoft Office, possess strong organizational and project management skills, be able to meet competing deadlines, and provide superior customer service. The candidate must be capable of executing assigned duties with minimal supervision.