Project Coordinator

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Closing Date:

10/17/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution 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

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Department:

COM | Emergency Medicine Administration

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Your attention to detail can help tell the story of behavioral health care across 36 clinics. Join UAMS Emergency Medicine Administration as a Program Coordinator, working with the Program Director and Program Evaluator to coordinate data collection across UAMS and two federally qualified health center (FQHC) partners. You'll help ensure information is accurate, meet the funding agency's evaluation and reporting requirements, and prepare reports for executive committee review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health, business, or a related field OR a high school diploma plus four (4) years of project coordination or administrative support experience.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree, grant management experience, and previous survey work.
• Knowledge of Workday business processes and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to create charts and graphs.
• Ability to learn additional programs as needed, including Dropbox, Workday, and REDCap.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, comprehension, and editing skills.
• Excellent accuracy, time management, and the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple programs, adapt to changes, and maintain collaborative relationships.

Additional Information:

Reponsibilities:

• Gather information from 15 UAMS primary care clinics, 14 Boston Mountain Rural Health Center clinics, and 7 East Arkansas Family Medical Center clinics.
• Collect, enter, and analyze project data, including a multi-page survey completed at least twice for every person receiving care from the behavioral health case managers and/or behavioral health professionals hired for this project.
• Ensure all required data are entered into the SAMHSA SPARS database and coordinate reports for executive committee review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

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:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes