Program Manager

Closing Date:

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.

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.

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

Department's Website:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or other relevant field with four ( 4) years of experience or a master's degree with two (2) years of experience coordinating educational programs or related experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates curriculum delivery and maintain academic records

• Partners with faculty and the Office of Academic Affairs to coordinate the delivery of the PharmD curriculum-including required courses, electives, and co-curricular professional development activities-across academic years and campuses.

• Maintains curricular documentation such as course schedules, syllabi, mapping tools, and accreditation files to support transparency, alignment, and continuous quality improvement.

• Supervises teaching assistants and coordinate in-class learning support

• Oversees the onboarding, training, and support of Teaching Assistants (TAs) to ensure they are effectively integrated into course delivery, especially in courses that use high-structure active learning approaches.

• Assists directly with classroom logistics (e.g., TBL, POGIL sessions) to help instructors create engaging, learner-centered environments.

• Supports strategic initiatives and curriculum redesign efforts

• Helps drive the implementation of major curriculum and accreditation initiatives by organizing materials, documenting progress, and supporting project teams.

• Assists with the logistics and documentation of faculty retreats, design team meetings, and other working groups involved in shaping our active learning-centered, horizontally and vertically integrated curriculum.

• Facilitates faculty development and program communication

• Coordinate faculty development logistics, including scheduling speakers, managing contracts, and providing onsite support for events.

• Prepares internal communications, faculty bulletins, and website updates to keep stakeholders informed and connected.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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.