Item 9.B-March 9, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Patricia Swager
Position #(s): 10944
Current Title: Director, Nevada Geriatric Education Center
Current Range: 3
(JCC: )
Department: Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
College/Division: VP, Health Sciences /
Dean, Univ. of NV School of Medicine
Account #(s): 1320-119-00AQ; 1108-119-0401;1201-119-0403
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I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Gerald Ackerman, Program Director, AHEC
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Director/Chair/Dean Thomas Schwenk, VP, Health Sciences/Dean, UNSOM
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10944
EEO Code: 3B
CUPA Code: CM3534
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 023
Job Class Code: 77834
Range: 3
Effective Date: 3/1/2012
Approved Title:
DIRECTOR, NEVADA GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER
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Employee Signature
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Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Director, Nevada Geriatric Education Center
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Director, Nevada Geriatric Education Center (NGEC), works to oversee and implement the
NGEC grant objectives and other NGEC activities as developed. The individual is responsible for
stimulating interest in and developing geriatric educational programs and services targeted to
university staff, community health care professionals, agencies, organizations and others involved in
the aging network and those working to address geriatric education needs. The Director ensures
NGEC grant and contract objectives andother activities are achieved and submits progress and final
reports. The incumbent compiles needs assessments, outcome evaluations, and other data for
reporting purposes and provides supervision of NGEC faculty and staff. The individual assists in
securing funding for NGEC programs by preparing grants or contracts, pursuing unrestricted
eduational grants, and identifying partners to reduce expenses and support functions. The Director
reports to the Program Director, Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
40% - Program Development and Implementation
 Facilitate and lead meetings of planning groups to develop programs and curricula
targeted to NSHE faculty, students and/or health care professionals to enhance current level
of expertise in geriatrics
 Develop, implement, and oversee educational offerings (e.g., geriatrics rotations, Continuing
Education programs) to specific target audiences (faculty, residents, health care professionals,
students, etc.)
 Coordinate the logistics and programmatic aspects of program development and
implementation
 Conduct educational presentations
 Stimulate interest in geriatric education and services through personal contacts with Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE) administration, faculty and staff, community health care
professionals, agencies, organizations and others involved in the aging network
15% - NGEC Faculty and Staff
 Work with NGEC faculty and staff to ensure grant and program objectives are met
 Supervise NGEC faculty and staff
10% - Community, University and National Contacts
 Partner with NSHE entities (Nevada AHEC, Sanford Center, University of Nevada, Reno
(UNR) and University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) departments of Internal
Medicine and Family Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and community
agencies to address geriatric education needs
 Continue and/or develop relationships with local aging network representatives and community
organizations (e.g., Veterans Affairs (VA), Senior Coalition)
 Oversee NGEC Advisory Board activities
 Participate in UNR and department committees and activities (e.g., department staff meetings,
Interdisciplinary Gerontology Curriculum Committee)
 Represent the Nevada GEC at national organizations and meetings (e.g., National Association
of Geriatric Education Centers and scientific meetings)
Position Description – Director, Nevada Geriatric Education Center
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10% - Funding Related Administration
 Prepare progress and final data and reports
 Ensure NGEC grant and contract objectives and other activities are on target
 Identify funding sources and secure funding for NGEC activities and operations
 Prepare or assist with preparation of grants or contracts, pursue unrestricted educational
grants, and identify partners to reduce expenses and support functions
 Serve as Prinicipal Investigator or administrator for grants and contracts
10% - Data and Evaluation
 Oversee data and evaluation process for NGEC
 Compile needs assessment, outcome evaluatoin, and other data for reporting purposes
15% - Budget
 Develop and administer NGEC budget
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The NGEC Director is charged with implementing the NGEC grant and contract objectives and
developing the NGEC. Reports are written and submitted to the federal granting agency and other
funding sources in a timely manner. Budgets must be developed and administered effectively in order
to ensure a positive cash flow. Activities must be coordinated with community agencies and health
care professionals, NSHE administrators, faculty and staff. Programs and meetings will be conducted
to promote the NGEC efforts throughout the state. A personable yet discerning manner along with
effective and prompt follow-through is essential to overall program development. Activities must be
well-organized and meet the mission of the NGEC and the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Impact:
The actions of the NGEC Director reflect back to the AHEC department, the School of Medicine, UNR
and NSHE on a community and national level based on job responsibilities and interactions as noted
above.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Gerontology
 Program administration
Skills:
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Interpersonal
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Budget management
Personnel management
Ability to:
 Facilitate committee meetings,
 Organize educational offerings
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Identify community resources
Work with faculty and administrators, community agencies, health care professionals and
students
Travel
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
NSHE administrators, faculty
and staff
Reason for Contact
To offer geriatric education to meet the needs of the identified
target audiences
External
Aging and Disabilities Services
Division, Board of Examiners for
Long Term Care Administrators,
etc.
Federal government
representatives who oversee
Geriatric Education Centers;
GEC directors nationally;
practicing professionals
NGEC Advisory Board members
Reason for Contact
To discuss needs of practitioners, agency administration, and inservice educators
To pursue grants and contracts that support NGEC efforts and to
discuss project administration
To offer geriatric education to meet the needs of the identified
target audience
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis in education or
a health related field
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and two years or a Doctorate and one year of administrative
experience including budget and staff supervision and experience in the field of
gerontology or aging
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None