Deputy Program Manager – Arkansas Apex Accelerator

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience
Program oversight and administration
Stakeholder coordination
Project management
Assist the Program Director in the overall management and administration of the Arkansas APEX Accelerator program, ensuring that objectives, timelines, and budgets are met

Job Summary

  • Assist the Program Director in the overall management and administration of the Arkansas APEX Accelerator program, ensuring that objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government agencies, prime contractors, and economic development agencies.
  • Support and mentor program staff, facilitate team meetings, resolve conflicts, and promote a collaborative work environment.

Matching Summary

Assist the Program Director in the overall management and administration of the Arkansas APEX Accelerator program, ensuring that objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • program oversight and administration
  • stakeholder coordination
  • project management
  • compliance monitoring
  • reporting and risk management
  • budget management

Nice-to-have

  • strategic thinker
  • proactive problem-solving
  • detail-oriented
  • ability to work under pressure

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, project management, or related field
  • 3 years of relevant professional experience
  • PMP or other relevant certifications preferred
  • At least one year of supervisory experience preferred

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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