Project Manager-ICHI

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

Join the Institute for Community Health Innovation (ICHI) at UAMS as a Project Manager to support community-based projects that drive meaningful change. This role involves coordinating project aspects, implementing work plans, managing outreach activities, and overseeing event and meeting logistics. You will engage stakeholders, manage administrative tasks, and contribute to process improvement as part of a cross-functional team. The Project Manager will also develop and train staff on standard operating procedures, provide support in writing and documentation, and ensure work aligns with funding agency requirements. If you are passionate about community health innovation and have the skills to manage dynamic projects, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of general project coordination experience w/demonstrated proficiency in project planning/project development, project coordination, administrative, or other related experience.
• OR Associate’s degree plus seven (7) years of general project coordination experience w/demonstrated proficiency in project planning/project development, project coordination, administrative, or other related experience.
• OR High School diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of general project coordination experience w/demonstrated proficiency in project planning/development, project coordination, administrative, or other related experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Experience in developing and training staff on standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency in writing, editing, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of community-based project execution and process improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific aspects of community-based projects.
• Implement work plans and manage outreach activities.
• Organize events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage administrative tasks for assigned projects.
• Develop, follow, and train staff on standard operating procedures.
• Provide support in writing, editing, evaluation, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with team members on process improvement and project execution.
• May perform other duties as assigned, critical to the Institute’s mission.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level