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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center CoordinatorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Center Coordinator Department: Senior Center Division: Senior Center Supervisor: City Manager or designee FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 30 Job Number: 3008 Job Summary Plans, coordinates and administers City programs for older adults, including management and support for conducting fundraising and stewardship activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Collaborates with a representative group of staff, participants, the Senior Center Commission and advisory groups and community members to develop, articulate and promote a vibrant vision for the Senior Center that establishes meaningful engagement and active support for older adults and generates enthusiasm for the Senior Center within the community. • Coordinates/oversees the activities of individuals providing volunteer services to the Senior Center ’s programs. • Participates in select Senior Center programs and maintains day-to-day interactions with participants and visitors. • Represents the Senior 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 Senior Center ’s mission. • Serves as the City spokesperson in the community on aging and services. • Manages the allocation of space for internal and external users of the Senior Center and 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 Senior 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. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • 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 professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to five years of related experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, or related. Experience in senior services and administration. • Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution and five years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in fundraising. • Certification in CPR and the use of an external automated defibrillator. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to coordinate effectively with employee groups, special interest groups, other agencies and city departments, and the general public. • Ability to develop and present mathematical budget information. • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals, financial reports, and legal documents. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. • Knowledge and skill in fundraising. • Knowledge of current and projected trends in aging and aging services. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • 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. • Skill in management, listening, negotiation, and oral and written communication. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a program function or unit for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; writing and delivering performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating employees. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Geoff Fruin, City Manager (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________