About This Role:

The Center on Aging (COA), within the College of Health and Human Sciences, seeks a Program Coordinator to join their team. This position is responsible for supporting the PEAK project through providing direct education, consultation, evaluation, and feedback to providers in homes enrolled in the PEAK program. This position reports to the COA Interim Director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and provide feedback on participating homes’ action plans
• Provide consultation on person-centered care (PCC) practices to enrolled homes, as needed
• Engage in education and/or presentations about PCC and PEAK program
• Plan and promote the annual PCC Conference in collaboration with the PEAK Advisory Group
• Assist with the development and revision of program content
• Participate in PEAK Advisory Group meetings and workgroups
• Participate in planning and execution of participating homes’ evaluations of PCC practices, via Zoom and in-person
• Assist with Zoom meetings and content development
• Travel to participating homes in Kansas and conferences, as needed
• Assist with monthly lunch and learn sessions, and recruitment and retention activities
• Work with program contractor, KDADS, as needed
• Contribute to contract development and service provider contract management
• Respond to participating homes, as needed, by email, phone, and/or Zoom

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position. The selected candidate will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week.

Why Join Us:

The Center on Aging is a dynamic education and research center focused on providing an innovative gerontology curriculum and aging services development and evaluation (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/aging/). We have well-known expertise in long-term care services and support, and we facilitate a nationally recognized person-centered care program for nursing homes for the State of Kansas (PEAK). The Center’s academic programs encompass an undergraduate minor, secondary major, Master’s degree, and graduate certificate. We also serve older Kansans and their families through community engagement and outreach and our aging services research projects. At Kansas State University, we are a transdisciplinary unit housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences, with collaborative relationships across several academic departments and centers both within the College and across the University. Our faculty and staff have existing partnerships with K-State Research and Extension programs, regional universities, the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), various national long-term care organizations, and national research partnerships.

PEAK (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/aging/research/peak20/) is a Medicaid pay-for-performance incentive program for nursing homes in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) contracts with the Center on Aging to administer this program. The KSU PEAK team enrolled homes across Kansas to successfully implement person-centered care through education, training, technical assistance, and evaluation. PEAK has produced a fourfold increase in the number of Kansas homes fully implementing person-centered care directly resulting in improved clinical and quality of life outcomes for residents.

The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies; Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging, Physician Assistant program, and a Nursing partnership with Wichita State University. The College enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students and employs more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and Extension positions (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/). The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and human behavior.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is eligible for a hybrid worksite. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with person-centered care in nursing homes
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Zoom, and Adobe
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills
• Ability to be a self-starter, service-oriented, engaging, reliable, and professional

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter addressing your interest in the position and experiences in aging and/or nursing homes
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Jacy Hughes, at jacy1@ksu.edu with the subject line: PEAK Program Coordinator Search.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$20.30 - $28.66 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your employment application, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.