Associate Program Manager- ACWIH

Closing Date:

06/28/2026Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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• Health: 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 $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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COM OB & GYN ACWIH

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The Arkansas Center for Womens and Infants Health at UAMS is seeking a strategic Associate Program Manager to support the High Risk Pregnancy Program (HRPP) by leading the development coordination and execution of dissemination strategies funding proposals and long-term sustainability planning. This role involves translating program outcomes evaluation findings and key impact data into compelling communications for federal agencies foundations state partners and institutional stakeholders.

The Associate Program Manager will work closely with program leadership evaluation teams finance and clinical partners to ensure HRPP initiatives are positioned for continued funding scale and policy alignment. Success in this role requires strong analytical writing skills strategic thinking grant development expertise and the ability to synthesize complex clinical and evaluation data into clear fundable narratives.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for advancing womens and infants health coupled with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams to drive program impact and sustainability. If youre ready to make a difference in womens and infants health apply today to join our team and drive impactful programs!

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree PLUS two (2) years of project/program management experience.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Little Rock AR or the Greater Northwest AR regions as this position will be located at the UAMS Campus.
• PMP Certification(Preferred).
• Masters degree in Public Health Health Administration Public Policy Nursing or related field (Preferred).
• Three (3)Five (5) years of experience in program development grant development health policy or public health program management (Preferred)
• Experience in working with federally funded programs (HRSA CMS CDC NIH etc.)(Preferred).

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience developing successful funding proposals or continuation applications.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program coordination.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Exceptional analytical writing skills and strategic thinking.
• Expertise in grant development and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Dissemination & Knowledge Translation

• Develop and implement a dissemination strategy for HRPP outcomes and key findings.
• Translate evaluation data into executive summaries policy briefs funder reports manuscripts abstracts and stakeholder presentations.
• Coordinate production of impact reports annual reports and legislative briefs.
• Partner with evaluation staff to ensure findings are framed for maximum impact and funder alignment.
• Support presentation submissions for state and national conferences.
• Ensure messaging aligns with institutional branding and reporting requirements.

Funding Development & Proposal Leadership

• Lead development of competitive federal state and foundation funding proposals aligned with HRPP priorities.
• Coordinate proposal development timelines internal review processes and submission logistics.
• Draft technical narratives needs assessments workplans and sustainability sections.
• Collaborate with finance and program staff to develop budgets and budget justifications.
• Maintain a funding opportunity pipeline and calendar of upcoming solicitations.
• Support continuation applications and competitive renewals.

Sustainability & Strategic Growth Planning

• Braided and blended funding approaches
• Conduct environmental scans to identify emerging funding streams and policy opportunities.
• Support business case development for program expansion or institutionalization.
• Prepare return-on-investment (ROI) and impact summaries for executive leadership.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Coordinate with clinical community and state partners to gather data and impact stories.
• Support reporting to advisory boards and funders.
• Represent HRPP in strategic planning discussions related to funding and scale.
• Assist with preparation of materials for governing boards and state-level meetings.

Compliance & Reporting Support

• Ensure dissemination and funding materials align with grant requirements.
• Support progress reports and required deliverables for federal and state funders.
• Maintain organized documentation of submissions and reporting history.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume Writing SampleList of three Professional References (name email business title) Proof of Veteran Status

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Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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