Director, Leadership Programs at American Dental Education Association

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

108000.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Organizational Skills, Budget Management, Educational Program Design, Collaboration, Technology Adaptation, Project Management, Needs Assessment, Report Development, Meeting Facilitation, Staff Management, Diversity Awareness, Global Education

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC 20001 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $97,000.00 - $108,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Hybrid Job Category: Learning and Professional Development Summary of 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. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with content experts in supporting and/or developing the educational programs for OL leadership meetings. This includes the ADEA Leadership Institute (Phases I, II, III, IV), Leadership Institute Alumni Association (Phase V), ADEA Signature Series, and Emerging Leaders Program, and provide support to the Sr. Advisor to the Sr. Chief of KED with the ADEA Council of Deans Fellowship. 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. This will include: 1) utilizing a needs assessment to review current and set future directions and guide the continuing improvement and expansion of ADEA educational experiences, 2) developing committee agendas, and preparing materials, 3) coordinating meetings with committee members, and 4) developing reports and deliverables for the committee and ADEA Board. Serving as the primary staff liaison to the Business and Financial Administration and Clinical Administration (BFACA) member group, including facilitating and executing all meetings, the annual meeting of the group, and all other activities. Develop and maintain the “Leadership Hub” and scholarships/awards pages on the ADEA website. Develop and implement global leadership platforms and educational materials to appeal to those working in oral health and oral health education in countries other than the US and Canada. Identify current trends in professional development programming and professional development resources that will assist schools and programs to achieve institutional effectiveness and develop leadership talent. Manage the budgets for ADEA’s leadership programs and ensure that the programs meet attendance, revenue, and expense goals. Utilize a needs assessment to set future directions and guide the improvement and expansion of ADEA educational experiences as needed. Oversee the operational functions of ADEA awards, scholarships and fellowships including promotion, application, selection, notification and award distribution at ADEA Annual Session using new and innovative technology in order to streamline work efficiency. Works closely with the VP eLearn, Professional Development Manager, the Manager, Learning Analytics, and other OL and ADEA staff in the development of a CE transcript service at ADEA. Supervises staff as needed. Manage the relationship with external vendors for leadership program development, including the Academy of Academic Leadership (AAL). Coordinate, produce and distribute leadership program certificates of completion. Perform other duties as assigned. Desired Outcomes for First 6 Months Conduct a systematic review of current leadership programming and offer suggestions and implementation strategies for improving programs and incorporating best practices in instructional design. Develop a strategic plan and global approach to existing and new ADEA leadership programs. Initiate and support meetings, assignments, and deliverables for the CEAC. Review the CEAC process and deliver a preliminary report to guide future planning. Qualifications Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education and experience is required. Strategic thinker, with 8 years of experience in professional education design/delivery. Six years of experience plus a graduate degree may be substituted. 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, along with ability to act as ambassador for ADEA with its members and member leadership. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize strategically as necessary. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working across divisions within ADEA. Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills. Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), application software such as OpenWater, PDF technology, and videoconference/meeting software such as Zoom/Teams. 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 for each functional area. An established record of providing leadership and effectively managing staff. Ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment and collaborate effectively with others. Ability to work a hybrid work schedule. The current schedule is 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in the DC office and ability to work 1 day remotely (Friday). Must have the flexibility to work at ADEA’s DC office as needed to facilitate member programming on site as requested. Ability to travel to external member meetings to support ADEA, as needed, including some weekends. Preferred: Prior experience working in an academic, association or a non-profit environment is strongly preferred. Prior experience working in dental education/medical education preferred This position's salary range is $97,000 to $108,000 In addition to a rewarding and purposeful mission, ADEA offers you a collaborative team environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental and life insurance, wellness benefits, a 35-hour work week, generous paid leave and a 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution. Our office is conveniently located across from the Washington Convention Center, near shopping, restaurants and the Red and Green Line Metro Stations. For more information and to apply online, visit www.adea.org. The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is The Voice of Dental Education. Its members include all 78 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, over 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, 66 corporations and more than 20,000 individuals. The mission of ADEA is to develop an inclusive, future-ready oral health workforce prepared to improve the health of all people and communities through leadership, education , and collaboration. ADEA's activities encompass a wide range of research, advocacy, faculty development, meetings and communications, including the esteemed Journal of Dental Education, as well as the dental school admissions services ADEA AADSAS, ADEA PASS, ADEA DHCAS and ADEA CAAPID. ADEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Associations EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, child birth or related medical conditions, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, matriculation, veteran status, union affiliation, disability, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other legally- protected characteristic in accordance with federal or local law (the Protected Categories). EEO applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, and benefits.

Responsibilities

The Director, Leadership Programs oversees the development and implementation of leadership programs and measures the impact of the association’s leadership strategy. They will collaborate with staff and members to deliver effective programs and expand existing programs globally.