Director, Programs

Director Of Caregiving And Dementia Programs

The Director of Caregiving and Dementia Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the UAMS Centers on Aging education programs, including caregiver education, dementia programming, and the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program (SHCTP). This position leads the development and implementation of innovative educational initiatives that support older adults, individuals with dementia, family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and students.

As a licensed healthcare professional with an active National Provider Identifier (NPI), the Director supports clinical caregiver education and CMS-funded initiatives, including Principal Illness Navigation (PIN), to advance program sustainability and improve care for individuals living with dementia. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders statewide to strengthen partnerships, expand community impact, and promote excellence in geriatric care.

The ideal candidate must be an exceptional team player who is genuinely committed to working collaboratively with others. They must consistently lead by example to inspire staff while demonstrating the humility and flexibility to step back and follow when appropriate. This position requires an innovative individual who is collegial, capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy, and willing to initiate novel programmingincluding workplace wellness modelswhile utilizing advanced clinical knowledge and grant management expertise to sustain community-focused geriatric care. To achieve meaningful, cohesive statewide outcomes, the candidate must possess the ability to build seamless, productive relationships with key stakeholders throughout Arkansas and work collaboratively across all other UAMS Centers on Aging (COAs) nodes.

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

Closing Date: 08/10/2026

Type of Position: Management - Operations

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Department: COM | IOA Continuing Ed

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact [email protected] 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

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: Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting

Benefits Eligible: Yes