About the role

  • Program Manager for the Department of Epidemiology managing academic programs and student recruitment. Supporting faculty and operational needs for the College of Public Health at UAMS.

Responsibilities

  • The Program Manager for the College of Public Health’s (COPH) Department of Epidemiology works closely with the department chair, the Vice Chair for Education and the Director of the PhD Program in Epidemiology
  • The person hired will administratively support the educational programs, faculty, and students for the Department
  • The Manager will be the point of contact for department academic programs, manage the recruitment and admissions process, guide prospective and existing students, maintain academic records, manage departmental course preparation and course scheduling, and provide student financial assistance
  • The Manager is an integral part of the academic programs in the Department and College and will support fulfilling the academic mission
  • The Manager will serve as a liaison to other programs regarding updates and changes to curriculum, best practices, and opportunities to extend recruiting, marketing, and other outreach
  • The Manager will lead review of the Department’s academic programs and manage program updates and assist with maintaining accreditation
  • The Manager will manage implementation of new programs in the Department and consult in similar efforts in the College as needed
  • The Manager is responsible for administratively managing student admissions and matriculation and other matters while completing these programs
  • The Manager will conduct marketing and recruitment activities including creating and maintaining flyers for print, digital resources, and web pages and will go to recruitment events both on and off campus
  • The Manager will coordinate activities intended to provide outreach and learning opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to create a path for prospective students
  • The Manager will oversee the activities of any additional academic support staff hired by the department

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of project/program management experience required
  • MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat software
  • Workday system software preferred
  • Six (6) years of program coordination and project management experience preferred

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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