Program Director

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Closing Date:

11/03/2026

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Director provides day-to-day operational leadership for the implementation and deployment of the Virtu-RURAL initiative, a statewide rural health transformation (RHT) program designed to expand access to digital health services and improve digital health literacy across rural Arkansas. This position oversees implementation activities across participating rural partner sites, including partner onboarding, implementation planning, project timelines, site coordination, and field-based program activities.

The Program Director serves as the primary operational resource for participating partner organizations, working closely with project staff, healthcare organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective execution of program activities. The position coordinates implementation activities, monitors progress and deliverables, identifies barriers, facilitates communication, and supports partners in achieving project goals and expected outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, education, business, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience supporting healthcare, public health, community-based, or program operations, including experience with implementation planning, project coordination, rural health outreach, or stakeholder engagement required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Arkansas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience coordinating implementation activities across multiple sites or organizations.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Experience developing and maintaining project timelines and tracking deliverables.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Experience working with rural healthcare organizations or rural communities.

• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to identify implementation barriers and develop practical solutions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business administration, education, or a related field.
• Experience managing implementation of healthcare, public health, digital health, telehealth, community health, or grant-funded initiatives across multiple organizations or geographic locations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or similar project management certification.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation Planning & Execution: Lead day-to-day implementation and deployment activities across participating rural partner sites. Develop implementation plans, establish milestones, coordinate activities, and monitor progress toward project goals and deliverables.
• Partner Onboarding & Site Coordination: Coordinate onboarding of participating rural organizations, including orientation, implementation readiness, communication, documentation, and coordination of site-specific activities and requirements.
• Project Timeline & Deliverable Management: Develop and maintain implementation timelines, track milestones and deliverables, identify potential delays or barriers, and coordinate timely resolution with project leadership and partner organizations.
• Field-Based Program Activities: Coordinate and support field-based outreach, training, deployment, and program activities at participating rural sites and communities. Travel throughout Arkansas as needed to support implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, project staff, and other stakeholders. Facilitate communication and ensure stakeholders have timely and accurate information regarding project activities.
• Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Maintain implementation documentation, track project activities and outcomes, support grant reporting requirements, and identify opportunities to improve implementation processes and partner engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply:

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Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes