Program Manager

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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):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in counseling, public health, social work or related fields.
• Four (4) years or more counseling or advising experience working with students enrolled in health or educational programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher preferred.

Special knowledge, abilities and skills: Community involvement and/or experience within the Arkansas Delta Region.

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Manager will be the student services primary point of contact for prospective and enrolled participants of the HCOP Academy project in partnership with university divisions, community agencies and school districts. HCOP Academy Student services are designed to assist individuals from disadvantaged background to successfully complete their education at a health professions school. Program services include, but are not limited to, recruitment and retention activities, academic preparation, health education and research training, academic and career counseling, mentoring, and experiential learning activities. The program manager role manages the day-to-day program logistics to include, case management, tracking student placement and progress, delivering workshops and trainings, conducting site visits, and reporting evidence for program assessment and evaluation of the project including budgeting, staffing, and reporting ensuring compliance with HRSA grant requirements.

The HCOP Academy is a HRSA grant funded, multi-partnership, multi-site project designed to address the critical need to diversify the healthcare workforce by providing exposure to careers in the allied health and medical profession. The Academy programs include the HCOP National Ambassador Program, HCOP Summer Program, HCOP Pre-Matriculation Program and supports an existing UAMS Post-Baccalaureate Program. The Academy Programs offer academic, clinical and experiential training opportunities to build an educational pipeline into allied health and medical programs. The HCOP Academy will serve HS junior & seniors, enrolled health degree program students across a 20-county rural service area in the Arkansas Delta region. The HCOP Academy Office will be located in Helena, Pine Bluff, or Magnolia and will require extensive travel within the project service area.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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.