Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer’s Disease Center (ADC)
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Alzheimer’s Disease Center Engagement Staff
Position Title:
LEAP! Program Coordinator
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer’s Prevention (LEAP!) program
educates the community on lifestyle strategies that support brain health and reduce dementia risk. The program delivers high-quality
wellness education through in-person classes, virtual learning, and multimedia resources on topics such as nutrition, physical activity,
stress management, and sleep hygiene. We are seeking a candidate who thrives in supporting the day-to-day implementation of this dynamic
program and contributes creatively and strategically to its continued growth and impact. The LEAP! Program Coordinator will serve as a
central contributor in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the LEAP! program.
The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s
Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is a National Institute on Aging-designated national leader in Alzheimer’s disease research. Our center is
dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease through cutting-edge research, evidence-based
education, and innovative clinical care. Our work spans basic science, translational studies, clinical trials, and lifestyle interventions.
We also lead public outreach and professional training programs designed to improve awareness and care for people at risk for
dementia.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Teach and facilitate LEAP! classes, workshops, and events
in-person and online. - Implement core operations of LEAP! including marketing, registration, logistics, materials preparation, class
delivery, and follow-up. - Co-develop and implement new program features, events, and resources in collaboration with the LEAP!
Program Manager and other team members. - Synthesize complex scientific topics into engaging community education.
- Design,
edit, and maintain print and digital curriculum and multimedia content, including educational videos and promotional
materials. - Facilitate program participant communications across multiple platforms (email, phone, and online course
platforms). - Process program referrals by recording data and contacting potential participants.
- Work with the Program Manager
to collect, organize, and analyze program quality assessment data. - Serve as a primary point of contact for LEAP! operations in the
absence of the Program Manager. - Perform general administrative support as needed (e.g., scheduling, printing, ordering
materials). - Collaborate with engagement team on digital materials, KU ADRC events, and other tasks as needed.
This job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job
responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.
Work Environment
Required
Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Five (5) years of professional experience in health, wellness, education, or a
related field. Relevant education can be substituted on a year for year basis. - Experience managing projects or
programs. - Experience with teaching, public speaking, or leading classes.
- Two (2) years of customer service
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience working with older adults,
including supporting physical, cognitive, and social needs. - Experience working with online course platforms, video editing tools, or
digital learning systems. - Experience with data entry, tracking, and program
evaluation.
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Communication
Skills - Health Communication Fluency
- Adobe Creative Suite
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage
begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the
employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional
voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One
paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and
parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional
voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time
Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this
position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in
making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements
of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the
minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$28.20 -
$38.35
Minimum
$28.20
Midpoint
$33.17
Maximum
$38.35
Application Instructions:
To
learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/LEAP–Program-Coordinator_J
R010062 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number
JR010062.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any
applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The
University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate,
graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU
Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient
care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn
more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support
employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid
parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information,
please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment
Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or
genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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