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with an in-depth self assessment followed
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AARP Employer Resource Center assists employers with
recruitment, workplace trends, retention strategies, workplace law, benefits,
and AARP's
Best Employers Program.
http://www.aarp.org/money/careers/employerresourcecenter/
Includes AARP's new Workforce Assessment Tool to
determine if your company is prepared for the aging workforce.
Try AARP's
new Workforce Assessment Tool at http://www.aarp.org/money/careers/employerresourcecenter/
Jobline of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
http://www.agework.com/agework/
Jobline of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) ExperienceInAging.com
Jobline of the U.S Administration On Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/about/jobs/jobs.asp
Assistant Professor at Miami University Department of Sociology and Gerontology.
(Posted here October 9, 2008).
Miami University’s Department of Sociology & Gerontology, in conjunction
with the Scripps Gerontology Center, seeks applicants for a tenure-track
appointment at the assistant professor level beginning August 2009. A Ph.D.
is required by the start date.
We seek a scholar with experience in teaching and conducting research in
social gerontology on issues surrounding international/global aging and expertise
in qualitative or mixed research methods. Applicants should have an active
research agenda and a track record in, or potential for, securing external
funding. Teaching responsibilities are at the graduate and undergraduate
levels. We will consider applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds.
Miami University is classified as a Doctoral Intensive Institution with an
emphasis on excellence in undergraduate education, and strong graduate programs
in selected disciplines. The department has offered a Master of Gerontological
Studies degree since 1977; began offering a bachelor’s degree in gerontology
in 2002; and launched a doctoral program in social gerontology in 2005. The
Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University provides support for the academic
programs and for faculty who conduct aging-related research. For more information,
please visit the departmental website at http://www.units.muohio.edu/sociology/
and the Scripps website at http://www.Scrippsaging.org.
This position provides a unique opportunity to join a dynamic faculty as
they expand gerontological education and conduct research to better understand
the evolving issues of an aging society, provide leadership to enhance the
lives of older adults, improve the quality of intergenerational relationships,
and meet the needs of an aging society.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching
effectiveness and quality scholarship, and three letters of recommendation
to:
C. Lee Harrington, Ph.D.,
Chair, Department of Sociology & Gerontology,
Miami University,
Oxford, OH 45056
Phone: 513.529.3437,
Fax: 513.529.8525,
Email: harrincl@muohio.edu
Family Services/Gerontology Assistant Professor position available. (Posted
here September 24, 2008).
Tenure-Track faculty position in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level
courses with emphases in gerontology and family services/studies. Course emphases
may include aging and the family, family and professional group processes,
family relations, family theories, disadvantaged families, family crises,
families and addictions, and other appropriate Family and Consumer Sciences
courses. Coordinate and provide leadership for the interdisciplinary Master
of Arts in Gerontology program. In addition, conduct research/scholarly
activities, and provide service to the university, the larger community, and
the profession. For more information, visit http://www.eiu.edu/~famsci and http://www.eiu.edu/~ma_geron/
Assistant Director of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
(AGHE) (Posted here September 24, 2008).
The Gerontological Society of America is conducting a search to fill
the position of Assistant Director for the Association for Gerontology
in Higher
Education (AGHE), GSA’s educational arm. AGHE is devoted to gerontological
and geriatrics education. AGHE develops and sponsors education and training
initiatives that involve students, educators, researchers, and officials
in a national and international forum. AGHE and its members (280 institutions
and organizations) are strongly committed to the well-being of older adults
through education and training of the workforce. This is a great career opportunity
for a bright self-starter interested in association and non-profit management.
Minimum of 3 years experience in related position; ability to work well with
others in a goal-oriented environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
excellent communication and writing skills. Limited travel required. Salary
in the mid 40’s based on experience with excellent benefits including
employer paid medical (health, dental and vision) insurance, 10% employer
contribution to 403 (b) retirement fund, a casual office environment with
a downtown location near McPherson Square Metro in Washington, DC. For
consideration, submit a cover letter and resume to Kevin Brown, Director
of Governance at
kbrown@geron.org.
GSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No telephone calls please. See full
description.
State
Opportunities
Jobline of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services >> http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhspickdepartment3.asp?
Tyvola Senior Center Director in Charlotte,
NC (Posted here October 6, 2008)
Responsible to plan, implement and evaluate educational,
recreational, health and wellness
programs @ Tyvola Senior Center. Position requires: bachelor’s degree;
experience planning and implementing programs with seniors; excellent computer,
written and public speaking skills; experience recruiting, utilizing, recognizing
volunteers; current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and
reliable vehicle. Salary range $35,000 to $37,000. Please send resumes
via email to executivedirector@cmseniorcenters.org.
RSVP Director in Charlotte, NC (Posted here Octoer 6, 2008)
Responsible
to
plan,
implement and evaluate the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Recruit, train,
place,
evaluate and recognize senior volunteers
in agencies throughout Mecklenburg County. Recruit, train, support agencies
needing senior volunteers. Responsible to properly record and report volunteer
hours. Position requires: bachelor’s degree; experience planning and
implementing programs for volunteers; excellent computer, written and public
speaking skills; current driver’s license, acceptable driving record
and reliable vehicle. Salary Range: $31,000 to $32,000. Please send resumes
via email to executivedirector@cmseniorcenters.org.
Project
Compassion Circles of Care Coordinator, a New Initiative for AfricanAmericans
Living with Advanced Cancer (Posted here September 3, 2008)
Circles of Care is a new initiative to recruit and train a network of volunteer Support Teams that will provide health information and practical caregiving to African-Americans living with advanced cancer in Durham, Orange and Wake counties. The initiative is a collaboration among the UNC School of Medicine, Clinical Cancer Centers, and the Community Health Coalition and Project Compassion. The Circles of Care Coordinator will coordinate training, coaching, resources and support for Support Team partners, leaders and team members. The person in this full-time position will be highly motivated, an excellent communicator, organizer, and group facilitator. Knowledge and experience regarding advanced cancer and the needs of the African American community is strongly preferred. Experience working with volunteers is also strongly preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply for this position, send a resume with salary requirements to Project Compassion at (919) 402-1844 or to James Brooks at james@project-compassion.org
Information Specialist in the
Aging Transitions Division of the Orange County Department on Aging. (Posted
here August 18,
2008).
This position is
part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to keep seniors living safely
at home for as long as possible. The information specialist coordinates the
Senior Health Insurance and Information program (SHIIP), functioning as the
primary source for all Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D information
in Orange County, by training and supervising volunteers and providing classes
and individual benefits counseling. The information specialist also provides
information on resources to older adults, caregivers, and the community in
both oral and written format, including making presentations; responding to
telephone requests and walk-in clients; writing newspaper articles; updating
the web-site, community resource guide, brochures, and consumer information
packets. Any questions should be directed to: Kate Barrett, MSW, LCSW at 919-968-2085.
www.co.orange.nc.us
Services Coordinator for The Center for Volunteer
Caregiving in Cary, NC (Posted here August 6, 2008)
Full-time
Services Coordinator position available. For a full job description see
http://www.volunteercaregiving.org/documents/ServicesCoordinator7-08.pdf.
Candidates should respond to Susan Meador, Program Manager, at smeador@ctrvolcare.org.
Susan Meador, Program Manager,
The Center for Volunteer Caregiving
975 Walnut ST STE 311,
Cary, NC 27511,
919-460-0567,
fax 919-466-8029
www.VolunteerCaregiving.org
Volunteer opportunities with local seniors >> http://www.volunteergso.org/
Jobs listed in the Greensboro New & Record Triad Careers Online >> http://www.triadcareers.com/
Aging Systems
Coordinator with Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments Area on Aging
(Posted here September 4, 2008). NW Piedmont Council of Governments seeks a qualified
individual to fill the position of Aging Systems Coordinator. Job duties
will include working with a coordinated information management system,
developing consumer directed care programming for older adults and persons with
disabilities, implementing evidence based health promotion programming, and
facilitating county based planning that impacts delivery of quality aging
services within a five county region. Applicants should have strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of
database management,
experience working with older adults and programs serving older adults, agency
performance monitoring, and strategic planning. A degree in Gerontology
or related Human Service field is preferred with a minimum of two years
experience working with coordinated service delivery in the aging network or
an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires valid NC
driver’s license. Applications accepted through 9/1/08. Submit application
and resume to: HR Manager, ATTN: AAA Systems Coordinator, 400 West Fourth Street, Suite 400, Winston-Salem, NC
27101 or e-mail
hrmanager@nwpcog.org. Application can be downloaded at www.nwpcog.org. EEO
Employer.