Director, Leadership Programs

American Dental Education Association • DC

82d • $105,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Director, Leadership Programs oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of leadership programs in the Office of Learning (OL). This position is also responsible for the measurement of the impact of the association’s leadership strategy. The Director, Leadership Programs, will collaborate with ADEA staff and ADEA members to deliver effective programs that support diverse professions and will work to expand the existing programs into a global format. Additionally, they will assist with leadership programs that are overseen in other ADEA departments to ensure that the website, the “ADEA Leadership Hub”, displays all the ADEA leadership programs available to ADEA members. The incumbent will support the Leadership Institute Alumni Association Board and other alumni groups developing from these programs. This role will also serve as the primary staff liaison to the ADEA Continuing Education Advisory Committee (ADEA CEAC), and the Business Financial Administration and Clinic Administration (BFACA) member group, including facilitating and executing meetings and activities of these two groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education and experience is required.
• Strategic thinker, with 8 years of experience in professional education design/delivery.
• A background in languages to support a global learning and educational platform is helpful.
• An interest in, and ability to learn, innovative technologies as needed.
• Experience with volunteer member committees.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize strategically.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and application software.
• Strong project and program management capabilities and experience.
• An established record of effectively planning and managing education programs/events.
• Ability to project future needs, and plan and manage a budget.
• An established record of providing leadership and effectively managing staff.
• Ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule.
• Ability to travel to external member meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in an academic, association or a non-profit environment.
• Prior experience working in dental education/medical education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with content experts in supporting and/or developing the educational programs for OL leadership meetings.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the ADEA Continuing Education Advisory Committee (CEAC) and oversee the production of reports to inform the Committee’s work.
• Serving as the primary staff liaison to the Business and Financial Administration and Clinical Administration (BFACA) member group.
• Develop and maintain the 'Leadership Hub' and scholarships/awards pages on the ADEA website.
• Develop and implement global leadership platforms and educational materials.
• Identify current trends in professional development programming and resources.
• Manage the budgets for ADEA’s leadership programs.
• Utilize a needs assessment to set future directions and guide the improvement and expansion of ADEA educational experiences.
• Oversee the operational functions of ADEA awards, scholarships and fellowships.
• Work closely with various ADEA staff in the development of a CE transcript service.
• Supervise staff as needed.
• Manage the relationship with external vendors for leadership program development.
• Coordinate, produce and distribute leadership program certificates of completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• 35-hour work week
• Generous paid leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree