Associate Program Manager – ACWIH

University of Arkansas System

Associate Program Manager for Strategic Dissemination & Sustainability at UAMS. Leading development and execution of dissemination strategies for the High Risk Pregnancy Program.

Posted 5/5/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a dissemination strategy for HRPP outcomes and key findings.
Translate evaluation data into executive summaries, policy briefs, funder reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and stakeholder presentations.
Coordinate production of impact reports, annual reports, and legislative briefs.
Partner with evaluation staff to ensure findings are framed for maximum impact and funder alignment.
Support presentation submissions for state and national conferences.
Ensure messaging aligns with institutional branding and reporting requirements.
Lead development of competitive federal, state, and foundation funding proposals aligned with HRPP priorities.
Coordinate proposal development timelines, internal review processes, and submission logistics.
Draft technical narratives, needs assessments, workplans, and sustainability sections.
Collaborate with finance and program staff to develop budgets and budget justifications.
Maintain a funding opportunity pipeline and calendar of upcoming solicitations.
Support continuation applications and competitive renewals.
Conduct environmental scans to identify emerging funding streams and policy opportunities.
Support business case development for program expansion or institutionalization.
Prepare return-on-investment (ROI) and impact summaries for executive leadership.
Coordinate with clinical, community, and state partners to gather data and impact stories.
Support reporting to advisory boards and funders.
Represent HRPP in strategic planning discussions related to funding and scale.
Assist with the preparation of materials for governing boards and state-level meetings.
Ensure dissemination and funding materials align with grant requirements.
Support progress reports and required deliverables for federal and state funders.
Maintain organized documentation of submissions and reporting history.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree PLUS two (2) years of project/program management experience
Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Nursing, or related
PMP Certification
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Experience in program development, grant development, health policy, or public health program management.
Demonstrated experience developing successful funding proposals or continuation applications.
Strong analytical writing and data synthesis skills.
Experience working with federally funded programs (HRSA, CMS, CDC, NIH, etc.) preferred.

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 managementgrant developmentprogram developmentanalytical writingdata synthesisbudget developmenttechnical narrative draftingneeds assessmentsustainability planningenvironmental scanning

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationstrategic planningorganizational skillsleadershippresentation skillsstakeholder engagementreportingalignment with brandingimpact framing

Certifications

PMP CertificationBachelor's DegreeMaster’s Degree in Public HealthMaster’s Degree in Health AdministrationMaster’s Degree in Public PolicyMaster’s Degree in Nursing