Assistant Director, Programs

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) seeks a strong, strategic leader to oversee statewide educational, outreach, clinical and communication initiatives that support the goals of the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) grant. The Assistant Director will provide leadership for staff, partnerships, program development, marketing, budgeting, and grant‑related activities that advance the health and well‑being of older adults across Arkansas. This position requires a strong, strategic leader who can effectively guide teams, manage complex partnerships, and oversee high impact educational and outreach initiatives across the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Gerontology, Nursing, Social Work, Higher Education, or a related health or human services field, plus five (5) years of leadership experience in program management, community outreach, and/or health‑related education, or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Gerontology, Nursing, Social Work, Higher Education, or a related health or human services field, plus three (3) years of leadership experience in program management, community outreach, and/or health‑related education required.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programming in virtual and in‑person formats.
• Experience working with community leaders/partners, healthcare organizations, and/or academic institutions.
• Strong skills in project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in data collection, evaluation processes, and quality‑improvement methodologies.
• Writing, public speaking and social media experience, leadership.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, DrPH) in a related field
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• Licensed in a health professional field.
• Certification in project management, quality improvement, or related areas (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CHES/MCHES).
• Experience with grants.
• Experience working with older adult populations or aging‑related services.
• Experience in curriculum development or instructional design
• Familiarity with health literacy standards and best practices
• Experience conducting or supporting applied research and disseminating findings
• Experience with strategic planning and organizational development.
• Familiar with developing interview questions and dialogue.
• Develops scripts.
• Ability to write well, good public speaking skills.
• Represents AGEC professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provides strong leadership, supervision, and evaluation for AGEC education coordinators, communications specialists, and additional personnel as needed.
• Oversees outreach and education staff, including scheduling, workload management, and coordination of activities.
• Ensures high‑quality performance, professional growth, and alignment with AGEC and GWEP goals.
• Develops, delivers, and manages educational programming—including continuing education credit—for healthcare professionals, direct care workers, first responders, community members, students, and other audiences.
• Translates evidence‑based content into scripts, presentations, and diverse educational modalities tailored to varied learning needs.
• Conducts programs through multiple formats, including face‑to‑face, virtual, and hybrid methods.
• Establishes, strengthens, and expands partnerships with academic institutions, primary care organizations, community senior centers, AARP representatives, Alzheimer’s Associations, first responders, the Community Health Worker Association, and other community partners.
• Collaborates with UAMS and partner institutions to design and implement interprofessional activities and clinical experiences that support students, faculty, and community stakeholders.
• Actively participates in community and statewide committees that influence older‑adult health and services.
• Serves as a key contributor to AGEC strategic planning, program brainstorming, budgeting, and development of HRSA basic grant needs, supplemental requests, and carry-forward proposals.
• Leads quality‑improvement initiatives for AGEC outreach activities and ensures coordination of education, activities, and outcomes with AGEC clinical partners.
• Performs data collection and root‑cause analysis to identify barriers to achieving grant objectives and proposes evidence‑informed solutions.
• Provides leadership for all public‑facing and partner communications, including web content, social media, streaming, and general marketing activities.
• Ensures program materials meet appropriate health‑literacy standards and oversees the development of educational packets, announcements, and brochures.
• Ensures all website content related to programs, activities, and evaluations is accurate, current, and user‑friendly.
• Develops and manages AGEC budgets for outreach, marketing, communications, and educational partner‑related programs.
• Prepares budget drafts and justifications for AGEC/HRSA funds and collaborates with subaward grantees and contractors on budget development.
• Supports grant applications, submissions, evaluation processes, and reporting requirements.
• Participates in research with AGEC staff and partners and disseminates findings through appropriate channels.
• Oversees data collection for demographics, evaluations, and all required reporting elements for grant compliance.
• Provides accurate, timely information needed to construct reports for grant organizations and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior