R0001272 - APAC Program Manager

The Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) invites applications for APAC Program Manager (R0001272).  This position leads the Arkansas Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program which is a nationally accredited, comprehensive leadership program committed to developing exceptional public managers. This position will oversee program management, marketing, recruitment, evaluation, strategic development, instruction, and alumni engagement. The Program Manager also serves as a valuable member of the APAC team which is located in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Required Education or Experience: Bachelor’s degree; Four (4) or more years of experience in training, program management, and/or conference/event planning; Program evaluation experience; Extensive experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Education or Experience: Master’s degree in a relevant field; CPM program completion; Work in/with the public sector in Arkansas; Experience with adult education, teaching, creating online learning experiences with significant engagement, marketing programs, program strategic planning, and/or mentoring professionals.

Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the “Jobs” link at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

More information about APAC and the Arkansas CPM Program can be found at https://ualr.edu/publicaffairs/apac/.