Assistant Director of Programs, ICHI

📋 Description

• Lead and manage externally funded programs by ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution of community health research initiatives.

• Supervise and mentor team members, oversee project workflows, and maintain quality standards to meet deadlines and deliverables.

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with external organizations, managing contractual relationships to align with project objectives.

• Apply performance measurement principles to design, analyze, and summarize data into actionable reports that inform program outcomes.

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Research Programs to formulate and implement the strategic vision for ICHI’s initiatives.

• Uphold a high level of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion while demonstrating sound judgment and responsible decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, applied social science, anthropology, sociology, healthcare administration, or a related field, along with five (5) years of experience in project management or coordination, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.

• A valid AR driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation for moderate travel (mileage reimbursed).

• Occasional out-of-state travel is required.

• Proven capability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that align with organizational objectives.

• Familiarity with performance measurement and proficiency in synthesizing data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and communicate with diverse constituencies.

• Experience in supervising and mentoring team members to achieve program goals.

• High level of ethical sensitivity, confidentiality, and discretion in managing complex projects.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and diplomatically.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills complemented by excellent problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure.

🏝️ 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