Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC035801 NCOR Administration

Summary:

Monday- Friday 8-5PM

The Research Program Manager is responsible for program/project management for the opioid research center at Arkansas Children’s. The groundbreaking National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) will position Arkansas as a national leader in understanding the impacts of the opioid crisis on the fetus, newborn, developing children, and families. It will also accelerate development of effective evidence-based treatments that radically improve child health and inform state and national policy efforts. The Research Program Manager reports directly to the NCOR Director of Operations and will work closely with faculty, research teams, public health partners, community organizations and external organizations.

The position is ideal for a candidate who has a strong background in research program/project management, data management, and communication. The Research Program Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation, management, and communication of research projects and other initiatives within NCOR. Other responsibilities include developing and managing operational databases and tools, supporting data collection and analysis at the program level, and preparing comprehensive reports. The Research Program Manager will maintain up-to-date documentation and ensure adherence to all pertinent regulatory requirements for program activities. The person in this role will also contribute to grant proposal development, participate in the creation of abstracts, presentations, and publications, and provide essential program administration support.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 4 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Manage program/project implementation and assists with monitoring research projects by meeting regularly with PI and study team members and obtaining feedback on project progress.

2. Develop and maintain operational support databases and program management tools.

3. Provides support for program-level data collection, entry, analysis, and communication.

4. Leads and/or assists in preparation of annual and periodic data reports for program and projects.

5. Maintains current and complete manual of procedures, standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation.

6. Oversee and ensure compliance with all pertinent regulatory requirements for the program activities.

7. Assists in the development and submission of grant proposals.

8. Participates in the development (including writing, editing and/or formatting) of abstracts, posters, presentations, reports and publications.

9. Provide support with administrative tasks such as scheduling, developing presentations, document development, event planning, marketing and communications (website maintenance and newsletter).

10. Other duties as assigned

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.