Research & Development New Program Specialist

at  Ultimate Medical Academy

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Research & Development New Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the research and strategic development, analysis, communication, and execution of all new programs across UMA Education, Inc. This position will provide support to the Research & Development team for all new program initiatives that contribute to the organization’s strategic vision.

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.

• Anticipated salary of $60,000 - 75,000; pay rate negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

TECHNICAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into summaries appropriate for management consumption
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, driven individual with demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated critical problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in a research-related role
• Higher education sector experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Able to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English and otherwise interact professionally with other team members and those in other UMA departments.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams and Skype.
• Demonstrated history of utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent analytic, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining strong attention to detail is crucial in UMA’s fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• High energy, entrepreneurial self-starter who works well in a complex, fast-paced, demanding and constantly changing environment.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate both verbally and in writing and be comfortable communicating with all levels, internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a high-pressure environment with timeline pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.