[Hiring] Associate Program Manager @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

The Program Manager is a 12-month, full-time embedded role working directly inside the Little Rock School District’s Alternative Learning Environment campuses (Hamilton Learning Center and ACC) and collaborating with the City of Little Rock Summer Youth Program. This position oversees the day-to-day implementation and coordination of REAL Deal program activities, ensuring that curriculum delivery, student engagement, support services, and program operations are carried out effectively across participating sites.

• Provides direct student support, behavioral diagnostic assessments, crisis response, trauma-informed guidance, case management, curriculum reinforcement, and coordination with community-based health and mental health services.
• Strengthens school–home–community partnerships and removes barriers to learning, in alignment with READY4Life goals and LRSD social work standards.
• Delivers relationship-based curriculum in small-group workshops and provides group and individual coaching.
• Monitors student progress and assists with REAL Deal enrichment activities.
• Works closely with families and community members to strengthen support systems around each student.
• Supports healthy relationship skill-building, emotional regulation, improved attendance, conflict resolution, and long-term planning for REAL Deal participants.
• Understands and applies all federal and state laws related to disabilities, mental health, child welfare, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student and family rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree PLUS two (2) years of project/program management experience - preferred PMP Certification

Requirements

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the REAL Deal program across multiple sites.
• Ensure consistent and effective delivery of relationship-based curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Monitor program performance, student engagement, and overall effectiveness.
• Provide direct student support, including coaching, mentoring, and behavioral guidance.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and support crisis response as needed.
• Deliver trauma-informed care and individualized case management.
• Assist students in accessing appropriate academic, health, and mental health services.
• Facilitate small-group workshops focused on relationship-building, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
• Reinforce curriculum through individual and group coaching sessions.
• Support student growth in attendance, behavior, and long-term goal setting.
• Work closely with school staff, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Strengthen school–home–community relationships to remove barriers to learning.
• Coordinate with community-based organizations to ensure continuity of care and early intervention.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state laws related to disabilities, mental health, child welfare, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.
• Align program activities with READY4Life goals and LRSD social work standards.
• Assist with classroom and campus needs as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.