Program Director – ACWIH

Role Overview

• Translate ACWIH’s strategic plan into actionable work plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure programmatic teams remain aligned with the Center’s overarching mission and objectives.
• Monitor progress toward goals, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Direct and coordinate the implementation of ACWIH initiatives statewide.
• Supervise staff and project leads to ensure timely, high-quality program delivery.
• Oversee the development of work plans, reports, and evaluation metrics to track impact.
• Manage contracts with partner organizations, ensuring deliverables are clearly defined, met on time, and in compliance with UAMS and funding requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with hospitals, community organizations, and statewide partners.
• Foster collaborative relationships that strengthen program reach and sustainability.
• Oversee billing compliance for perinatal Community Health Workers (CHWs), ensuring adherence to Medicaid and other payer requirements.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and reimbursement processes in coordination with finance staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Provide staff leadership to the ACWIH Governing Board, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on board decisions.
• Support board development and maintain effective governance processes.
• Prepare and present regular reports on program performance and strategic priorities.
• May Perform Other Duties as Assigned to Support the Centers' Mission

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree in public health, health administration, social work, nursing, or related field, PLUS six (6) years of project management experience within a research or community-based setting, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, health, or scientific field PLUS six (6) years of project management experience within a research or community-based setting, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• For consideration, you 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.

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