Dental Residency Coach

Leland • ,

2d • Remote

About The Position

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced Dental Residency Coach to work with students navigating the dental residency application process from start to finish. This role includes helping students with specialty selection and program selection, and building an overall application strategy and match strategy. Coaches also support students with personal statement and essay writing, resume review, and securing strong letters of recommendation. Additional guidance includes preparing for interviews, navigating financial aid & scholarships, understanding licensing requirements, discussing clinical rotations, and developing a waitlist strategy when needed. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of the dental residency and match process (as a former program director, resident, or industry professional), a track record of helping students put their best applications forward, and a clear, structured approach to guiding students through a stressful and high-stakes process. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the dental residency and match process (as a former program director, resident, or industry professional).
• Track record of helping students put their best applications forward.
• Clear, structured approach to guiding students through a stressful and high-stakes process.
• Ability to set own hours and rates.
• Ability to host sessions virtually.

Responsibilities

• Help students with specialty selection and program selection.
• Build an overall application strategy and match strategy.
• Support students with personal statement and essay writing.
• Review student resumes.
• Assist students in securing strong letters of recommendation.
• Prepare students for interviews.
• Guide students through navigating financial aid & scholarships.
• Explain licensing requirements.
• Discuss clinical rotations.
• Develop a waitlist strategy when needed.
• Host sessions virtually.
• Partner with the Leland team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.

Benefits

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed