Education Assistant Director
University of Arkansas System
Education Assistant Director
University of Arkansas System
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: El Dorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Join the UAMS Centers on Aging as an Education Assistant Director, a key leadership role supporting the Director to advance education programs and services that support older adults, their families, and healthcare professionals across Arkansas.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Centers on Aging by developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs tailored to diverse audiences.
- Provide leadership in day-to-day operations, collaborate with regional and statewide teams, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Enhance the Center’s capacity to deliver impactful training, support families in accessing resources, and foster collaboration across healthcare and social service disciplines.
- Shape programs that empower older adults and their communities while driving innovation and excellence in education and service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field plus five (5) years of experience in a clinical and/or educational setting, administrative, finance, or related experience.
- High School diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of experience in a clinical and/or educational setting, administrative, finance or related experience.
- RN or Social Worker licensure (preferred)
- Special knowledge in Dementia Care (preferred)
- Special knowledge in Geriatrics (preferred)
- Long-Term Care and/or hospice care (preferred)
- Expertise in designing and delivering educational programs for diverse audiences.
- Ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and align initiatives with organizational goals.
- Experience overseeing budgets and securing funding through grants and other opportunities.
- Skills in building relationships and engaging with communities to enhance program impact.
- Proficiency in evaluating programs, providing training, and supporting staff development.
- Knowledge of resources for elderly care and the ability to guide families through life transitions.
Benefits
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
program developmentprogram evaluationbudget oversightgrant writingeducational program designstaff developmentresource navigationDementia CareGeriatricsLong-Term Care
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationrelationship buildingcommunity engagementstrategic planninginnovationcommunicationteam managementorganizational alignmenttraining delivery
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeRN licensureSocial Worker licensure