Project Coordinator

University of Arkansas System

Project Coordinator managing events and financial processes at the College of Nursing. Ensuring operational excellence and exceptional service to stakeholders at UAMS.

Posted 6/11/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and execute college events, conferences, meetings, and special programs from planning through completion.
Manage event budgets, purchasing requests, invoices, contracts, and financial reconciliations.
Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursement processing for faculty, staff, guests, and visitors.
Ensure compliance with UAMS, state, and departmental policies related to travel, procurement, and financial transactions.
Serve as a liaison with vendors, campus departments, and external stakeholders.
Prepare financial reports, budget summaries, and post-event analyses.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for travel, procurement, and event-related activities.
Provide exceptional customer service and administrative support to faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and visitors.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of College of Nursing operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma plus 4 years’ experience in administrative office support in an office setting or equivalent
Travel and/or procurement support experience in a medical or hospital setting
Must have extensive computer skills in the following software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
High level organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to adapt well to change.
Travel and procurement and 4 years general administrative office support

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

event coordinationbudget managementfinancial reconciliationtravel arrangementscustomer serviceadministrative supportprocess improvementrecord keeping

Soft Skills

organizational skillsmulti-taskingadaptabilitycommunication

Certifications

High School Diploma