Director, Beard Center On Aging

Job Details

Job Location: University of Lynchburg

• Lynchburg, VA

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Director, Beard Center on Aging

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full-time Director of the Beard Center on Aging in the College of Health Sciences.

This position reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Work performance evaluation will be ongoing and carried out by the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

Job Type: 10 month, Full-time, Benefits Eligible

Specific Job Duties:

• Responsible for fiscal management of the Center's budget, resources, and accounts, including operating within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, finding funding opportunities, grant writing, and maintaining a favorable financial position.

• Plan, organize, and direct the Center's operations and programs while aligning with the University's strategic plan and the Center's mission and values.

• Responsible for developing collaborative relationships on campus while working closely with other professional, civic, faith, and private organizations to promote community awareness and expand programs, serving as a liaison between these stakeholders, the University, and the Board of Trustees.

• Oversee marketing and communication efforts.

• Coordinate special events and activities, including the June Conference on Aging, the Aging in Place Expo, and the Regional 50+ Health Fair, while also providing community and professional education on topics related to gerontology.

• Provide leadership and support for the local Consortium on Aging, composed of individuals, organizations, non-profits, faith communities, and businesses.

• Manage the Genworth Aging and Caregiving Resource Center.

• Work with Heritage Green to coordinate the annual Heritage Green Gerontology Award.

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and overseeing a diverse staff, including a part-time administrative assistant, work-study students, a graduate assistant, interns, and volunteers.

• Evaluate program outcomes using data and feedback from stakeholders to make adjustments and improvements as needed.

Required Experience / Skills:

• Experience in gerontology, nonprofit management, health promotion, or a related field, including having knowledge of older adult resources and services.

• Demonstrate experience in grant writing and management, fundraising, budgeting, marketing, public relations, and project development.

• Strong leadership, supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills, including competent verbal, written, public speaking, and visual communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, Board of Trustees, donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

Starting Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more.

Schedule:

• 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day with some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the department may be required)

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing/sitting/wrist movement

• It may involve some amount of time walking, lifting, standing, and bending.

• Must be able to carry items up to 10 pounds

Preferred Education:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, gerontology, health sciences, or social work).

Work Remotely:

• No

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg's efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

Candidates may show interest in this position by submitting to the Human Resources Jobs Page the following:

• A completed application

• A cover letter and/or a statement sharing your past experiences and/or activities, and also ideas to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion

• A resume

• Names and contact information for three professional references

• Note: Multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

The University of Lynchburg is committed to building and nurturing an environment of belonging where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive. We believe diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusive excellence are foundational values necessary for achieving our core educational mission. We are dedicated to providing safe, open, and inclusive access for all alumni, volunteers, learners, employees, and visitors seeking to participate in our programs and activities. We embrace the many characteristics of our community members that make them uniquely themselves. We strive to sustain a campus environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding. At the University of Lynchburg, we are open and committed to growth. Here, you belong and are welcome. We invite you to join us in creating a more inclusive future.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.