Research Program Manager

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mack-Blackwell Transportation Center is an externally-funded research and education consortium housed within the Department of Industrial Engineering. The Center is comprised of multiple sponsored programs including the Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center and AR-STRIDES. Reporting to the Center Director, the Program Manager initiates, leads, and monitors programs for the Center. Key position responsibilities are to serve as the Center’s programmatic point of contact, stand up new programs, oversee and support ongoing programs, monitor program success through data-driven performance measurement, lead program event planning, support program communications, and work with the Center Director to ensure strategic direction and planning leads to sustainable programs. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent work experience
• At least three years of program management experience
• Knowledge of sponsored program management
• Knowledge of financial management software
• Advanced spreadsheet skills
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Strong work management, communication, organizational, people, and problem-solving skills
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five years of program management experience
• Minimum three years of relevant sponsored program experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of U of A financial and grant software/computer systems
• Administrative experience within a research center or academic unit

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Center’s programmatic point of contact.
• Stand up new programs.
• Oversee and support ongoing programs.
• Monitor program success through data-driven performance measurement.
• Lead program event planning.
• Support program communications.
• Work with the Center Director to ensure strategic direction and planning leads to sustainable programs.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

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