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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
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NoInstitution Name: University 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.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- 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
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Department: CPH | DO OPDPE & OSAA
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Summary of Job Duties: The Project Manager for Program Evaluation is responsible for the oversight of program evaluation on grant and contract projects throughout the COPH Office of Professional Development and Program Evaluation. This includes workplan, logic model and evaluation plan development; plan implementation; tracking grant performance measures, data management, analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing grant deliverables, including meeting with key collaborators, responding to changing program needs, and regularly reporting to the Director and other constituents. This position will work closely with program leaders to provide data, consultation, and technical assistance, to ensure that data-driven, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches are utilized to improve efficiencies and documentation of best practices that will lead to the future success of the programs. This position will work with internal and external customers. This position is funded for the duration of the funding by multiple grants and contracts.
Qualifications:
High School diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of project management, program evaluation, data collection, and analysis, project management, grant writing, and management, or related experience or
Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of project management, program evaluation, data collection and analysis, project management, grant writing, and management or related experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in the use of computer databases, data analysis, and creating spreadsheets with technical writing skills.
Ethical, results-oriented, and committed to ensuring the initiative has the best outcomes.
Highly motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Project management and organizational abilities to manage priorities and workflow.
Able to collaborate with diverse partners and bring them together to achieve project outcomes.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Able to approach problems and challenges directly, efficiently, and with creativity.
High proficiency with Microsoft Suite and spreadsheets.
Must be able to shift readily between the "big picture" and the small but crucial details, knowing when to concentrate on each.
Preferred Qualifications:
Information management, data analytics, public health, statistics, or a related field that would provide knowledge of advanced electronic data management.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Oversight of program evaluation on existing grants and contracts.
Develop performance evaluation plans for priority evaluation activities, including logic models, evaluation questions, and identification of appropriate evaluation methods and designs to address the purpose and scope of each grant or contract.
Lead collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation/reporting of performance data, both qualitative and quantitative.
Collect statistical and narrative data across programs to form a cohesive understanding of progress in relation to milestones and targets.
Engage with program leadership and staff to inform and refine all aspects of the evaluation.
Collaborate with program leadership on initiative/program implementation and monitoring of progress on all evaluation activities.
Work closely with grant leadership to identify program improvement, and potential gaps, and provide evaluation-related technical assistance.
Development of new grant or contract opportunities. This includes building relationships with internal and external partners to assist in developing programs and grants, grant writing, and contract management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must upload a resume/CV to be considered for the position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required
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.
Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Sitting, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Kneeling, Standing, Walking
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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