The Executive Director of the Engagement Center for Creative Aging (ECCA) at Virginia Tech will provide visionary leadership for the Center, overseeing all aspects of its outreach, teaching, and research initiatives. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the strategic integration of ECCA’s activities within the university, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations and engaging both internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, students, funders, and the broader community.
As the primary liaison between ECCA and university administration, the Executive Director will oversee the implementation of the Center’s mission and strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with Virginia Tech’s overarching goals. This individual will manage a multidisciplinary team, engage an Advisory Board, and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to execute high-quality services for older adults and families impacted by dementia, as well as advance research in the fields of aging, dementia, integrative health practices, and creative arts.
The Executive Director will also be responsible for activating and monitoring the Center’s strategic plan, ensuring that ECCA’s programs—focused on outreach, teaching, and research—remain relevant, innovative, and impactful in local, state, national, and global contexts.