Research Program Manager

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Uams - Springdale, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Springdale, AR

Utilities

About the position

The Research Program Manager at UAMS is responsible for leading and directing grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with federal funding requirements, and collaborating with faculty and leadership to support research activities. This role requires exceptional organizational and writing skills to develop study documents and track research outcomes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership on the development of grant-funded projects.
• Collaborate with leadership and faculty to outline, develop, and support grant-funded activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal funding requirements such as CDC, HHS, NIH, and HRSA.
• Develop and follow study documents, SOPs, instruments, and other study documents in accordance with study protocols.
• Work closely with the Senior Research Program Director, Principal Investigator, and other study staff to track research outcomes.
• Identify issues related to meeting milestones, compliance, protocol deviations, and data quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration, applied social science, anthropology, sociology, health, or a related field.
• Thorough understanding and experience in working with extramural funding, particularly federal funding requirements.
• Attention to detail and exceptional writing and organizational skills.

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