Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator for the Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging provides oversight for Institute programs both on-campus and within the community. This role assists with program development, conducts community education and outreach sessions, manages the Institute website and social media channels, participates on Institute committees, and works with stakeholders. The Program Coordinator oversees program reporting according to requirements including presentations, publications, reports, and other deliverables to sponsors and stakeholders. This position reports to the Executive Director of the Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assists the Executive Director in coordinating and managing the day-to-day program and administrative operations of the Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging programs.                                                                                 
• Assists with the design and development of programs to achieve Institute objectives.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and community organizations.
• Works with faculty, staff, and community agencies to plan collaborative community service projects and to create and execute community education and awareness sessions.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of virtual training sessions both on- and off-campus.
• Promotes Institute programs, services, and courses both on-and off-campus. 
• Coordinates, schedules, and manages the implementation of grant-related programming in the community.
• Plans and coordinates events, seminars, presentations, and workshops that support Institute strategic goals, including the annual Conference on Aging.
• Oversees program reporting according to requirements including presentations, publications, reports, and other deliverables to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains the department’s website and social media channels.
• Compiles data for the purposes of evaluating program progress to achieve program objectives. Identifies opportunities for improvement that enable the program to achieve its strategic goals. 
• Participates on Institute committees and represents the Institute in meetings and at events as needed.
• Remains current on the latest information and developments in the field of aging and gerontology.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.  
• Professional, full-time experience working in senior services including activities management, dietary services, marketing/sales, community relations, or other related experience.
• Demonstrated administrative experience supporting work related to aging/gerontology.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in gerontology or other closely related field.
• Assisted Living Facility (ALF) CORE Administration Certification.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Certification.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and website management software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate data in a clear and concise format.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to present to large groups.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, student
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.

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