Program Manager

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

20h

About The Position

The Program Manager will support the departmental T32 grant graduate program and provide high-level administrative support to the Department Chair and leadership team. This position is responsible for coordinating grant activities, managing program budgets, assisting graduate students and mentors, and organizing seminars and program meetings. In addition, the Program Manager will provide executive support to the Department Chair, assist with departmental events and communication efforts, and oversee travel planning for faculty, students, and visiting speakers. This role requires strong organizational, administrative, budgeting, and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced academic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field plus four (4) years of program management experience.

Nice To Haves

Specific training related to grant experience preferred.
Experience with the Workday system is preferred.
Knowledge & experience of the UAMS systems, including travel, would be preferred as well.

Responsibilities

Manage the T32 graduate training program, including meetings, seminars, budgets, reporting, and coordination with students and faculty mentors.
Provide executive-level support to the Department Chair, including scheduling meetings, coordinating departmental events, maintaining departmental communications, and supporting committees and faculty.
Maintain departmental website content, video board announcements, databases, and academic communications (e.g., dissertation/thesis announcements).
Serve as travel administrator for faculty, students, and visiting speakers; process and reconcile travel using UAMS systems and policies.
Collaborate with department administrative staff and provide backup support for supply ordering, education coordination, and other administrative duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.