LEAP! Program Coordinator

Department

SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)

Alzheimer’s Disease Center Engagement Staff

Position Title

LEAP! Program Coordinator

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Job Duties

• 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.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Day Shift
• Hybrid
  
  

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 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.
  
  

Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Health Communication Fluency
• Adobe Creative Suite
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$28.20 - $38.35

Minimum

$28.20

Midpoint

$33.17

Maximum

$38.35