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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):
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus five (5) years of administration, financial and/or operational experience to include three (3) years of project management and one (1) year of office management experience.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to plan, organize, develop and write comprehensive reports of project findings.
Knowledge of planning, research and analysis techniques and procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business administration, healthcare administration, public health or research discipline plus four (4+ years in research administration and management.
Skills in technical writing, grant writing, accounting, budgeting for research grants, preparing online training tools.
Experience with state and federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of UAMS systems, include Workday, grants management, and CLARA.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Research Management:
Oversees research, designs, and implements daily workflow and processes, managing budgets, and collaborating within COP and with other organizations and units that support the goals of the COP and its research-focused programs.
Ensure compliance and strict adherence to federal and state legislation regarding animal and human subjects at UAMS and international laws governing research projects when applicable.
Sort/identify funding announcements from funding bodies, communicate with targeted faculty, align research grant requirements, assist faculty in preparing applications, budgets, and justifications for grants, as well as support budget management, contract management, and resource optimization from collaborators and other institutional units to increase grant submissions.
Pre-Post Award Support:
Provides technical assistance at various levels to increase COP faculty grant submissions and prepare research metrics and reports.
Coordinates faculty development programs, supporting grant writing and submission, and submitting various types of grants.
Post-award management with SciCom, OSPAN, and Grants Accounting includes assisting with grant application development and maintaining template resources for the COP.
Other Duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://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.