Project Coordinator

University of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary position at the University of Arkansas is available for a Project Coordinator in the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs. This role involves coordinating administrative tasks and activities within the College of Public Health, including managing events and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should possess strong project coordination skills and relevant administrative experience to succeed in this collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field plus three years of project coordination or administrative support experience.
• High School diploma/GED plus seven years of project coordination or administrative support experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily activities of the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs.
• Manages logistics for events and maintains the COPH Course Catalog.
• Provides administrative support including scheduling meetings and document processing.

Skills

Project Coordination

Administrative Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 26, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R0071971

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Closing Date:

06/26/2025

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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Closing Date:

06/26/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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 institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Department:

CPH | DO Office of Student & Alumni Affair

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

*This is a temporary position*

The Project Coordinator works closely with all personnel in the COPH Office of Student and Alumni Affairs to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Office. Additionally, he/she has broad responsibility across the entirety of the College of Public Health.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field plus three (3) years of project coordination or administrative support experience, or

• High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of project coordination or administrative support experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

• Experience in student affairs or public health.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the UAMS Office of the University Registrar (OUR), COPH departments, and students regarding planning for core course offerings and distribution of permission numbers.

• Maintains and regularly updates the COPH Two-year Course Planner.

• Coordinates with the COPH Office of Academic Affairs for the regular review and update of the COPH Course Catalog

• Develops and maintains all student Advance Practice Experience (APE) and Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) plans and communications with students and community, and faculty advisors. The position will regularly meet with community preceptors, conduct annual preceptor trainings, and develop new community practice sites as needed.

• Organizes key College of Public Health events and activities.

• Coordinates all planning, logistics, contracting, interfacing with UAMS IT and AV, and communication for these and other events. The events and activities include, but are not limited to, the following: convocation, commencement, new student orientation and onboarding each semester, public health week activities, and the career fair.

• Serves as the overseer of the COPH Student Government financial accounts.

• Coordinates the collection of new student applications for review by the COPH Admissions Committee and dissemination of their decisions to applicants and department chairs/program directors.

• Provides administrative support to the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs, including but not limited to, the implementation of all OSAA purchasing and travel requests, maintaining office equipment, scheduling meetings, document processing, maintaining both the short- and long-term academic calendars, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must upload their resume to be considered for the position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.

We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.

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