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LEAP! Program Coordinator


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 28 - 38
Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimers Disease Center (ADC)

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Alzheimers Disease Center Engagement Staff
Position Title:
LEAP! Program Coordinator
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is a National Institute on Aging-designated national leader in Alzheimers disease research. Our center is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by Alzheimers 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. Type: Regular

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


Required Experience:

IC


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The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.

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