About the role

  • Research Program Director at UAMS leading community-based research initiatives and innovative programs. Collaborating with teams to ensure high-impact outcomes and build stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate community-based research initiatives for the Institute for Community Health Innovation
  • Collaborate with a talented team to design and implement high-impact research studies and community programs
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Ensure seamless coordination across projects and departments
  • Manage federal projects and deliver outcomes that truly make a difference in community health

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field plus five (5) years of project management or coordination level experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Strong expertise in community-based research methodologies and program implementation
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and budgets effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in federal grant management and compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across teams and departments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure program objectives are met
  • Leadership skills to guide teams and drive high-impact outcomes

Benefits

  • 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 $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Job title

Research Program Director – ICHI

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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