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Closing Date:

06/03/2025

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

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 $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 askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

ICE | NRSL CNE IP NC

Department's Website:

nurses.uams.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Coordinator for the Center for Nursing Excellence reports to the Director of Magnet and Nursing Research 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:

• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of administrative or program coordination experience OR
• Associate's plus four (4) years of administrative or program coordination experience OR
• High school diploma/GEDS plus six (6) years of administrative or program coordination experience

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively enact change and successfully implement changes.
• Must have superior skills in web-design software and applications, e.g., WordPress, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
• Superior technological/computer skills and capabilities with a variety of software programs including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Publisher, Survey Monkey, etc., and Adobe products, including Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the RN IV/V program.
• Assists nurses with the application for RN IV/V, and professionally communicates with applicants and leadership.
• Manages RN portfolio reviews and all related communication. Maintains all related email distributions and databases.
• Receives staff award nominations, manages the voting process, award presentations, and dissemination of the award along with the news of the award.
• Edits all photographs and winner information for publication.
• Develops, edits, and maintains web content for the Center for Nursing Excellence intranet site and the Professional Nursing Awards on the Nursing Recruitment Internet.
• Manage/coordinate the logistics/workflow of the Inpatient council structure.
• Serves as backup for all of the nursing council structure.
• Coordinate the logistics and assist the APRN Council. Update database as needed.
• 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 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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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