Associate Program Manager

Role Overview

• The individual coordinates team activities, manages resources and timelines, communicates with stakeholders, and supports Institute leadership to ensure program objectives are met efficiently and effectively
• Specific tasks may include primary oversite of program event management, annual local meetings, workshops and seminars led each year by TRI
• Scheduling, facilitating, and collecting slide presentations for monthly Leadership Council and NIH Program Officer meetings and maintaining program records
• Tracking compliance with grant requirements and annual performance reporting
• Working closely with TRI’s communication staff to promote events and provide routine administrative tasks such as managing travel, calendars, and administrative support to the Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus (2) years of program and/or project management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook calendar management, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams; Zoom scheduling, and project management tools
• Strong communication skills written, verbal and listening
• Must be able to interact well with others one-on-one and as part of a team
• Experience in project or program leadership and management, with the ability to set priorities, maintain a high level of organization and oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Possesses a high degree of initiative for independent work
• Demonstrate attention to details, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality
• Must be able to read and follow complex verbal and written instructions
• Preferred: Master’s Degree, PMP Certification

Tech Stack

• PMP

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