Research Program Manager
Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, AR · Posted September 25, 2026
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Department: CC039328 SPIN VINYL
Summary: Oversees project implementation, assists with monitoring project progress, develops and manages operational databases, and ensures regulatory compliance. Contributes to grant proposal development, provides program administration support, and assists with preparing documentation that communicates research findings, project updates, or other relevant information to various audiences.
Additional Information:
Oversees project implementation, assists with monitoring project progress, develops and manages operational databases, and ensures regulatory compliance. Contributes to grant proposal development, provides program administration support, and assists with preparing documentation that communicates research findings, project updates, or other relevant information to various audiences.
Required Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Recommended Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Required Work Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
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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