Senior Executive Coordinator

Senior Executive Coordinator

Organization: Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP)

Location: Remote (Little Rock area)/ Travel as need

Position Type: Full-Time

About Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP)

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare access, workforce development, and community health outcomes across rural Arkansas. Through innovative partnerships, grant-funded initiatives, educational programs, and strategic collaborations, ARHP works to strengthen rural healthcare systems and improve the health of Arkansas communities.

Position Summary.

This position is a high-level administrative, project coordination, and organizational support role to the President and CEO of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP). This position serves as a key support role to help ensure the successful coordination of ARHP's growing portfolio of programs, grants, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with the President and CEO, this position assists with monitoring project activities, coordinating communication among staff and partners, tracking grant deliverables and reporting requirements, supporting new grant development and start-up activities, and helping advance organizational priorities and special initiatives.

This position serves as a central point of coordination across ARHP projects and departments, facilitating communication, maintaining accountability, and supporting organizational effectiveness while allowing project directors and staff to retain responsibility for implementation and program management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. Executive Support

• Provide direct administrative support to the President and CEO.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, correspondence, board materials, and meeting agendas.
• Coordinate communications and scheduling with ARHP member organizations, partners, funding agencies, and stakeholders.

II. Project and Grant Coordination

• Assist the President and CEO in tracking progress across ARHP grant-funded programs and initiatives.
• Maintain project tracking systems, implementation timelines, deliverables, and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate with project staff to collect updates, performance data, and required documentation.
• Assist with preparation and submission of grant reports and supporting materials.
• Support project start-up activities for newly awarded grants and contracts.

III. Strategic Initiative Support

• Assist with research, planning, and coordination of new ARHP initiatives and special projects.
• Support grant writing and proposal development activities by gathering information, coordinating partner input, and assisting with document preparation.
• Monitor funding opportunities and maintain grant development calendars and timelines.
• Help coordinate strategic planning activities and organizational growth initiatives.

IV. Internal Coordination

• Facilitate communication among project staff, consultants, evaluators, and organizational partners.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, leadership meetings, and partner meetings.
• Assist in identifying upcoming deadlines, reporting requirements, and action items requiring executive attention.
• Maintain organizational records, project files, and grant documentation.

V. Organizational Support

• Support ARHP events, conferences, trainings, and member meetings.
• Assist with onboarding activities for new projects, staff, and initiatives.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Service, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in executive support, project coordination, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, grant administration, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues.
• Comfortable interacting with healthcare leaders, community partners, government agencies, and funding organizations.
• Demonstrated interest in rural healthcare, community health improvement, and nonprofit mission-driven work.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join ARHP?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on rural healthcare across Arkansas.
• Work directly with executive leadership on high-level organizational initiatives.
• Engage with healthcare leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and funding partners.
• Participate in innovative programs that strengthen rural health systems and workforce development.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health of rural communities.

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to ***email_hidden*** or apply through the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership LinkedIn page.

For more information about ARHP, you can visit www.arruralhealth.org.

Arkansas Rural Health Partnership is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.