Assistant Director of Programs, ICHI
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Assistant Director overseeing grant-funded programs driving community health outcomes at UAMS. Ideal for strategic thinkers passionate about advancing health equity through project management.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee extramurally funded programs by ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution of community health research projects.
- Supervise and mentor team members, monitor project workflows, and uphold quality standards to meet deadlines and deliverables.
- Foster strategic partnerships with external organizations, managing contractual relationships to align with project goals.
- Utilize performance measurement principles to design, analyze, and summarize data into actionable reports that inform program success.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Research Programs to develop and execute the strategic vision for ICHI’s initiatives.
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion while demonstrating sound judgment and responsible decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, applied social science, anthropology, sociology, healthcare administration, or a related field plus five (5) years of project management or coordination level experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Valid AR driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a reliable car for moderate travel (mileage reimbursed).
- Occasional out-of-state travel required.
- Proven ability to oversee complex, multi-faceted projects with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Familiarity with performance measurement and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and communicate with diverse constituencies.
- Experience supervising and mentoring team members to achieve program objectives.
- High level of ethical sensitivity, confidentiality, and discretion in handling complex projects.
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and diplomatically.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure.
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
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