Education Assistant Director (Fort Smith, AR)

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Closing Date:

09/13/2025

Type of Position:

Senior Professional Staff (Non-Classified)

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | IOA Initiative

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

*THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN Fort Smith, AR*

The Education Assistant Director is responsible and will work closely on day-to-day operations with the Director of the UAMS Centers on Aging for the education programs and services provided by the Center. He/she will provide the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs for the general public, older adults and their families, health care professionals, paraprofessionals, and students of the health and social service disciplines. This will also include training trainers and increasing the educational capacity of the Center on Aging’s assigned county region.

Qualifications:

• RN or Social Worker; Bachelor's Degree; plus five (5) years of experience in a clinical and/or educational setting, long-term care, and/or hospice care in the past five (5) years

• RN or Social Worker licensure

• Special knowledge in Geriatrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• RN or Social Worker licensure

• Special knowledge in Dementia Care

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Will work with the regional and statewide leadership teams to develop the Center’s strategic plan and update it as needed. 

• Attend staff meetings, foundation meetings, advisory committee meetings, UAMS COAs meetings, and other meetings, as appropriate. 

• Will assist the director in the development of the budget and will oversee the budget. 

• Explore and apply for grants, and will seek needed technical assistance when needed.  Will seek and explore other leveraging opportunities. 

• Coordinated and leads other aspects of the Center as needed, including but not limited to: marketing, policy, and clinical liaison, educational programs, and community relationships. 

• Prepares reports (including an annual report) and manages data for the Center and other duties as assigned.

• Execute the education program component of the Center. 

• Develop and implement the various educational programs in accordance with UAMS guidelines and work with the UAMS COAs leadership group. 

• Will coordinate and collaborate with other Centers on Aging staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs. Is active in educating and training all target groups.

• Provide education, guidance, and counseling to patient families in terms of accessing appropriate resources for the elderly throughout life transitions.

• Provides leadership in the evaluation of the education programs and staff, and serves as a resource to other staff members who provide consultation, referral services, resource services, and training programs. 

• Provides leadership in scheduling for education and training programs.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving

Benefits Eligible:

Yes