Director, East Arkansas Centers on Aging

The Director leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-tiered education programs while overseeing academic curriculum, clinical service alignment, and day-to-day regional operations. The position works collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community partners, and other stakeholders to expand access to high-quality aging-related education, resources, and services. As an advanced-degree clinician with active healthcare licensure and medical billing credentials, the Director also plays an integral role in advancing the Centers' clinical services and long-term sustainability. This includes providing billable patient and family counseling, care navigation, and clinical interventions while developing a sustainable, revenue-generating clinical education model.

Responsibilities

• Education Program Leadership: Direct and manage educational programs for the Northeast and Delta Centers on Aging, including the development, implementation, scheduling, and evaluation of educational pathways in accordance with UAMS and Centers on Aging guidelines.
• Clinical Education & Navigation: Provide specialized clinical education, counseling, navigation, and coaching to older adults and their families, helping them navigate healthcare services, community resources, and life transitions.
• Clinical Services & Sustainability: Utilize advanced clinical credentials and active licensure to provide billable education and navigation services that support regional clinical revenue and long-term program sustainability.
• Curriculum Development & Training: Collaborate with Centers on Aging staff statewide to develop, implement, and evaluate core educational programs. Provide lectures, training, and educational programming for healthcare professionals, caregivers, students, older adults, and community members.
• Regional Training & Outreach: Lead training-of-trainers initiatives and other educational efforts designed to expand caregiving and educational capacity throughout the Center's 20-county service region.
• Strategic Planning & Operations: Partner with regional and statewide leadership to develop and implement long-range strategic plans, establish program goals, and adjust operational priorities based on evolving community and organizational needs.
• Budget & Fiscal Management: Assist with development of the operational budget and oversee day-to-day budget management, expenditures, and financial tracking for regional programs and services.
• Data, Reporting & Performance Management: Oversee regional data collection, participant tracking, performance metrics, and program outcomes. Prepare administrative and annual reports to support organizational planning and accountability.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, clinical partners, UAMS leadership, advisory committees, and other stakeholders. Represent the Centers on Aging at meetings, community events, foundation activities, and statewide initiatives.
• Grant Development & Funding: Identify state, federal, private, corporate, and community funding opportunities; develop and submit competitive grant proposals; and establish partnerships that support program expansion and long-term sustainability.
• Quality & Program Evaluation: Lead ongoing evaluation of regional education programs, clinical geriatric education and navigation services, and instructional performance to ensure high-quality and effective service delivery.
• Clinical & Educational Consultation: Serve as a subject matter resource for staff, healthcare professionals, community partners, and other stakeholders by providing consultation, referral guidance, specialized training, and educational program development.
• Program Administration: Oversee master schedules for educational programs, workshops, and specialized training; establish onboarding and tracking processes for students and participants; and ensure efficient use of regional resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.