Assistant Director of Programs, ICHI

University of Arkansas System

Assistant Director overseeing grant-funded programs driving community health outcomes at UAMS. Ideal for strategic thinkers passionate about advancing health equity through project management.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementperformance measurementdata analysisstrategic initiative developmentreport summarization

Soft Skills

supervisionmentoringcollaborationcommunicationethical sensitivitydiscretionproblem-solvingorganizational skillsindependent workteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree