Program Coordinator Center for Nursing Excellence

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Closing Date : 12 / 09 / 2025

Type of Position :

Professional Staff - Project / Program Administration

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Summary of Job Duties :

The Program Coordinator for the Center for Nursing Excellence reports to the Program Administrator of the Center for Nursing Excellence and manages the assessment development implementation and coordination of all UAMS nursing clinical ladder advancement programs. Coordinates and assists with professional workshops and resources for role development. Manages the nursing recognition nomination programs while maintaining all logistics and corresponding communication to stakeholders. Manges the Professional Development Fund and oversees applications for use processing travel and conference registrations. Oversees centralized shared governance councils and coordinates with presenters to prepare presentations record minutes and oversee roster. Provides an extremely high level of customer service to stakeholders. Serves as point of contact for Center for Nursing Excellence.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma plus six (6) years of experience in business processes or administrative support OR

Associates degree plus four (4) years of experience in business processes or administrative support.

Skills Knowledge & Abilities :

Must have strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to effectively enact change and successfully implement changes.

Superior technological / computer skills and capabilities with a variety of software programs including but not limited to Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint online survey platforms and Adobe products including Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

Must have outstanding project management skills to manage support and deliver projects within established budget and on time.

Must be a self-starter and manage time effectively.

Positions require the ability to walk across campus carry up to 10 lbs. speak see hear and sit at a desk for long periods.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business administration healthcare administration or other related degrees.

Two (2) years of experience in business processes or administrative support

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

Oversee Nursing Recognition Programs (DAISY BEE DAISY Nursing Leader Mary Helen Forrest Legacy in Nursing Nationally Certified Nurses Days Annual Professional Nursing Awards and others as developed).

Oversee Nursing Professional Development Programs (RN clinical ladder RNIV / V program national certification reimbursement program resource RN program and others as developed)

Oversee CNE Events (Recruitment Nurses Week Magnet-related events CNO Townhall and others)

Facilitate and organize Nursing Shared Governance councils and administrative meetings

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Resume

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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.

Constant Physical Activity :

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Feeling Grasping Hearing Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Standing

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1