Job Overview

national council on aging

we believe every person deserves to age well. that's why we're on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. come join an awesome team and learn about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever. at ncoa, we represent the interests of the aging population across the nation, while striving to live out our core values of equity, excellence, and innovation. this is meaningful work where we put "people first" and our employees can learn and grow, where work/life balance is prioritized, and have a flexible hybrid work schedule while being part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

we are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. the associate director of health promotion programs will join ncoa at a time of dynamic growth.

position summary

the national council on aging (ncoa) is committed to improving the health and well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities. through our center for healthy aging (cha), we support the delivery and sustainability of evidence-based programs through two national resource centers funded by the administration for community living: the national chronic disease self-management education resource center and the national falls prevention resource center. we are seeking an experienced and motivated associate director of health promotion programs to join our cha team.

the associate director plays a key role in coordinating program activities, providing technical assistance, resource development, and building the capacity of partners to implement and sustain evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs. this position works under the supervision of the director of health promotion programs, collaborating closely with directors, project specialists, and external stakeholders. the associate director provides subject matter expertise in adult health promotion, with a strong focus on chronic disease self-management, falls prevention, business acumen, and sustainable community health strategies. the ideal candidate brings deep content expertise, outstanding project management skills, and a passion for health equity and aging services.

positions at this level typically report to a director or senior director and require advanced knowledge and experience as well as some management capabilities. incumbents are required to make independent judgements within their scope of work and require minimal oversight. incumbents generally have five or more years of experience in their discipline and a bachelor's degree or the equivalent, as well as substantive experience at this level. graduate level degrees may be considered in lieu of experience.

key responsibilities

program support and coordination

• assist with the day-to-day coordination and implementation of programmatic activities for the center for healthy aging, two national resource centers.
• contribute to the development and tracking of work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• support performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement across cha initiatives.
• help manage and respond to partner requests and inquiries in a timely and solution-focused manner.
• expand impact by supporting the social impact goals.

technical assistance and capacity building

• co-facilitate technical assistance efforts to help state and community-based organizations implement and sustain evidence-based programs.
• provide subject matter expertise in chronic disease self-management, falls prevention, and sustainability strategies.
• lead and manage the development and delivery of webinars, office hours, toolkits, and other learning opportunities for grantees.
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of partner activities and national best practices.

resource development and dissemination

• lead and manage resource development deliverables in collaboration with key cha colleagues
• contribute to the development of written and digital resources, including fact sheets, implementation guides, success stories, and toolkits. assist in organizing and facilitating national live webinars, recorded content, training series, and conferences such as the ncoa age+action conference.

outreach and engagement

• represent cha and ncoa at national and state-level events as needed.
• support relationship-building grantees, national partners, community organizations, and federal agencies.
• contribute to efforts that strengthen community-clinical linkages and advocate for program expansion.

reporting and continuous improvement

• support grant-related activities, including data collection, narrative and performance reporting, and compliance tracking.

• develop reports, such as issue briefs and acl semi-annual grant progress reports to meet funding requirements.

• assist with proposal writing and the development of new initiatives in collaboration with senior staff.
• participating in evaluation activities and ensuring continuous quality improvement feedback is integrated into programming.

other responsibilities

• supervise project specialists or interns as needed.
• stay informed about current trends and developments in aging, public health, and evidence-based programs.
• ability to serve as an effective ambassador for ncoa.
• other responsibilities as required.

professional experience/qualifications

• bachelor's degree required, preferably in public health, aging services, social services, gerontology, business, behavioral health or a related field. master's degree preferred.
• a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, ideally in public health or aging services.

• demonstrated experience with project coordination or management in nonprofit or government-funded environments.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting in webinars and conferences.
• knowledge of the aging services network, chronic disease prevention, falls prevention, and/or evidence-based programming.
• understanding of grant-funded programs, reporting requirements, and evaluation methods.
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• proficiency in microsoft office suite and familiarity with tools like salesforce, asana, and webinar platforms (preferred).

• willingness and ability to participate in anticipated in-state and out-of-state travel, including overnight travel, as requested (up to 10-15%).

physical demands

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• frequently required to sit or use a standing desk.
• occasionally required to walk.
• occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• frequently required to talk or listen.
• occasionally required to bend, lift or climb stairs.
• occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

work environment

• the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

selection process

we only accept applications that follow the electronic process. no phone calls please. this position is subject to background screening.

ncoa offers generous benefits, including:

• medical, dental, vision, std, ltd insurances
• paid vacation, sick, and other types of leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• hybrid remote work options
• and more!

ncoa is an equal employment opportunity employer

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