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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):
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Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of community outreach experience and one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to relate appropriately and effectively to diverse audiences.
Must be proficient with MS Office products.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Public Health or Education, plus four (4) years of experience in leading/directing programs, including 1 year of experience in the areas of public health or research.
Experience working with a diverse population preferred.
Certified Research Specialist/Grants Management Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
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Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day-to-day business operations of the center, including development/management of human and financial resources.
Works closely with the Department of Surgery and the Cancer Institute business office to manage grant and contractual budgets associated with the center.
Recommends and leads continual process improvement activities to ensure excellence in administrative operations.
Development of programmatic budgets and financial strategic planning to assist Principal Investigator(s).
Measures performance and reports progress on programmatic goals established by Principal Investigator(s).
Disseminates programmatic outcomes.
Development and submission of research and program grants or contracts to assist the Principal Investigator.
Ensures adherence to UAMS or funding agency submission, review, and reporting policies.
Facilitates strong partnerships with community leaders and organizations in support of programmatic goals.
Serves as a policy analyst and will integrate policy research and interaction through information sharing with local policy makers and representatives regarding cancer-related health disparities.
Coordinates annual legislative health briefings.
Works closely with the COPH Policy Director.
Coordinates the development and manages the Faculty Diversity and Community Outreach (FDCO) program and the Research Development Teams (RDT) with particular emphasis on mentoring of students, minorities, and junior faculty investigators.
Works closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of the Center for Diversity Affairs.
Coordinates meetings for FDCO and RDT and will provide presentation(s) at local, state, and national level events.
Assists in Health Initiative and Disparities Research Center events.
Adheres to UAMS guest relations guidelines and Circle of Excellence standards.
Maintains good working relationships with community leaders, peers, UAMS visitors, and colleagues in other departments.
Demonstrates good time management skills with attention to availability and responsiveness.
Uses appropriate verbal and written communication.
Provides excellent customer service in a professional manner and serves as the voice of UAMS when interacting with patients, visitors, community physicians and leaders, funding agency representatives or programmatic collaborators.
Maintains strong working relationships and provides excellent service to co-workers, faculty, and staff.
Maintains professional development and attends routine meetings of the Health Initiative and Disparities Research Center and Cancer Institute management teams.
Represents the Principal Investigator(s) or institute as needed on campus committees or in community organizations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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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.
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.