Project Manager for Community Health Innovation

About the role

The Institute for Community Health Innovation (ICHI) at UAMS seeks a Project Manager to lead community‑based projects that drive meaningful health improvements. You will coordinate project activities, manage outreach, and support event logistics while ensuring alignment with funding agency requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate specific aspects of community‑based projects and implement work plans.
• Organize events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage administrative tasks and documentation for assigned projects.
• Develop, train, and oversee staff on standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional team members on process improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with five years of project coordination experience, or equivalent education/experience combinations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
• Experience developing and training staff on standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment.

Required skills

• Project planning and development proficiency.
• Writing, editing, and project documentation skills.
• Knowledge of community‑based project execution and process improvement.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for qualifying staff and families.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts and concierge prescription delivery on campus.