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Closing Date:

12/09/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularNo

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.

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Department:

ICE | NRSL CNE IP NC

Department's Website:

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

• Associate’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] 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.

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