Research Program Manager

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

16h

About The Position

The Research Program Manager coordinates and manages research and programmatic activities within the Health Initiatives and Disparities Research Office (HIDR). The role supports planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of research and community-based initiatives focused on reducing health and cancer disparities and improving access to evidence-based prevention, screening, education, and health care resources.

The manager works with Principal Investigators, project directors, research staff, clinical partners, community organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented effectively, meet objectives and timelines, and comply with UAMS, regulatory, and funding agency requirements. The position is in the COM | Surgery Breast Oncology department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position is benefits eligible and subject to pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field plus five years of public health or research experience, or a master's degree in public health or a related field plus three years of public health or research experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations; sensitivity to cultural differences and openness to working with people of varied backgrounds.
• Certified Research Specialist credential, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conducting literature reviews, data extraction, and contributing to research publications.
• Demonstrable initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in groups.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interest in cancer and/or health disparities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple research and program projects from planning and implementation through evaluation, reporting, dissemination, and closeout.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, project directors, research staff, clinical partners, and community stakeholders to establish project goals, timelines, deliverables, and measures of success.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and deliverables; identify barriers or emerging issues; and communicate recommendations to project leadership.
• Coordinate research and program data activities, including data collection, tracking, cleaning, quality assurance, database maintenance, and preparation of data summaries and reports.
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation using appropriate software and tools.
• Prepare research, programmatic, grant, and stakeholder reports, including data summaries, dashboards, presentations, progress reports, and other project deliverables.
• Support grant, contract, publication, and research dissemination activities, including literature reviews, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, posters, and funding applications.
• Develop and coordinate research, educational, training, and outreach materials that are accurate, culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive to underserved populations.
• Support community-engaged research and outreach activities, including coordination with health care providers, community organizations, clinics, and other external partners.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, workshops, conferences, and community events, including scheduling, materials preparation, presentations, documentation, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and organized research and project records and ensure activities comply with applicable UAMS, regulatory, research, and funding agency requirements.
• Stay current on relevant literature, evidence-based practices, health disparities research, and cancer prevention and screening initiatives relevant to assigned projects.
• Communicate routinely with research leadership and project teams regarding project status, data, deliverables, accomplishments, and challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to all UAMS policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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