Research Program Manager

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – founded in 1871, a land-grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

About the role

The Mack-Blackwell Transportation Center is an externally-funded research and education consortium housed within the Department of Industrial Engineering. The Center comprises multiple sponsored programs including the Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center and AR-STRIDES. Reporting to the Center Director, the Program Manager initiates, leads, and monitors programs for the Center.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Center’s programmatic point of contact
• Stand up new programs and oversee and support ongoing programs
• Monitor program success through data-driven performance measurement
• Lead program event planning
• Support program communications
• Work with the Center Director to ensure strategic direction and planning leads to sustainable programs
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent work experience
• At least three years of program management experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five years of program management experience
• Minimum three years of relevant sponsored program experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of U of A financial and grant software/computer systems
• Administrative experience within a research center or academic unit

Skills

• Knowledge of sponsored program management
• Knowledge of financial management software
• Advanced spreadsheet skills
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Strong work management, communication, organizational, people, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Additional Information

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Pre-employment screening requirements include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.