Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

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Closing Date: 09/19/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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

Department:

COM | Peds Community Pediatrics

Summary of Job Duties:

This Project Coordinator position will assist the Children's HealthWatch staff, both in Little Rock and Boston, with the implementation, evaluation, and presentation of the Children's HealthWatch survey instrument, other research, and overall evaluation. Responsibilities include conducting and documenting research data from Emergency Department or clinic patients/families and specifically non-English speaking families. A strong command of both the English and Spanish languages is essential. The Research Project Specialist is also responsible for interviewing subjects at the Arkansas Children's Hospital's Emergency Department (ACH ED), via telephone or other clinical sites and the person hired must be able to translate the results of the survey to the subjects effectively. The successful applicant must have strong interpersonal skills, must be sensitive to cultural differences, and must be able to work well independently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field plus three (3) years of data entry, administrative support, or customer service, or

• Associate's degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field plus five (5) years of data entry, administrative support, or customer service required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be bilingual (Fluent in English/Spanish).

• High level of cultural sensitivity and experience working with multicultural and low-income populations.

• Excellent interpersonal and written skills.

• Basic knowledge of and skill in data entry.

• Advanced level of computer program proficiency.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Computer data entry experience.

• Advanced level of computer program proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in research/interviewing.

• Strong interest in pediatric medicine, public health, social policy, advocacy, or nutrition.

• Knowledge of federal public assistance and other social services.

• 2 years of experience in research/interviewing.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research in English and Spanish under the direction of the research staff, adhering to protocols with fidelity.

• Screens potential subjects to determine eligibility for studies; Interviewer approaches all available families meeting Children's HealthWatch criteria during their visit at the ACH ED or an ACH clinic or over the telephone, secures verbal informed consent, and administers the Children's HealthWatch questionnaires.

• Reviews the questionnaires for completeness and accuracy; maintains confidentiality of patient information.

• Tracks subjects and performs necessary follow-up tasks.

• Abstracts data from ACH medical records for entry into the Boston University database.

• Assists in the development of data collection instruments and databases; establishes and maintains quality control protocols.

• Contributes to maintenance of study records; verifies accuracy and validity of collected data.

• Maintains previous 6 months' interview list.

• Backs up electronic data daily, secures back-up drive and computers as directed.

• Consults with Boston regarding translation of interview questions and revisions from English to Spanish; orders and accounts for subject compensation gifts.

• Updates Children's HealthWatch Resource list.

• Performs other duties as assigned within the research program.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

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:

No