HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center CoordinatorCITY OF IOWA CITY – Job Description
Job Class #30-08 FLSA Exempt
Non Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Senior Center Coordinator
Department: Senior Center
Division: Senior Center
Supervisor: City Manager or designee
Job Summary
Plans, coordinates and administers City programs for older adults, including management and support
for conducting fundraising and stewardship activities.
Job Scope
Directly supervises small group of assigned employees, as well as hourly staff and students.
Ultimately responsible for all non-compensated individuals performing volunteer duties in The
Center’s programs. Provides visionary guidance and direction to assure programs and services meet
the needs and interests of adults fifty years of age and beyond, living in the Iowa City/Johnson County
area. Supports intergenerational programs and overall community involvement in The Center’s
programs and services. Prepares and administers the annual budget. Diversifies and expands
alternative funding sources such as grants and individual support to offset operating costs. Serves
as liaison between The Center operations and the Friends of The Center Foundation.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborates with a representative group of staff, participants, Senior Center Commission and
advisory groups and community members to develop, articulate and promote a vibrant vision for The
Center that establishes meaningful engagement and active support for older adults and generates
enthusiasm for The Center within the community.
Recruits, hires, supervises and evaluates staff.
Plans staff training as needed.
Coordinates/oversees the activities of individuals providing volunteer services to The Center’s
programs.
Participates in select Center programs and maintains day-to-day interactions with participants and
visitors.
Demonstrates and encourages exemplary customer service.
Represents The Center and actively participates with community-based groups, committees and
boards that focus on aging-related issues.
Establishes networks among people, organizations and businesses that will support and further The
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Center’s mission.
Serves as the City spokesperson in the community on aging and services.
Management and allocation of space for internal and external users of The Center.
Oversees rental usage agreements and tenant contracts.
Responds to facility user requests and complaints.
Provides staff support and technical assistance to the Senior Center Commission.
Prepares, administers and monitors the department’s operational and capital budgets.
Serves as Staff liaison to Friends of The Center’s Board of Directors; participates in developing and
implementing all fundraising and management activities of the group; serves as Treasurer/Secretary
of the Friends Board of Directors.
Develops participant and community-based evaluation strategies to assess current programs and
services for relevance, access, and cost, analyzes program results and implements changes.
Encourages participant involvement in planning and delivery of programs and services.
Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with other City departments and divisions; local
businesses, organizations, hospitals and educational institutions to enrich programs and services.
Manages the use and terms of independent contractor agreements.
Reports to the City Council and Johnson County Board of Supervisors on operations, programming
and proposed changes and requests.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently
required to sit or stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop or kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
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Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social work, recreational services, gerontology, comparable field
from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required. Three
years’ experience in senior services and administration. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Master's degree or equivalent in gerontology or a Master’s degree in another area with a certificate in
aging studies from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body
preferred. One-year experience in fundraising or equivalent preferred. Certification in CPR and the
use of external automatic defibrillators preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the evolving needs and interests of aging residents; available community, state, and
federal resources; and social issues and events affecting the wellbeing of the aging population.
Knowledge of current and projected trends in aging and aging services. Knowledge and skill in
fundraising. Skills in management, listening, negotiation, and oral and written communication. Ability
to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals. Ability to develop and present
mathematical budget information. Ability to coordinate effectively with employee groups, special
interest groups, other agencies and city departments, and the general public.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.