LEAP! Program Coordinator
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Various additional voluntary insurance plans
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick
- Ten paid holidays
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment
- Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
- Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
