The Manager of Licensure and Education Strategy will lead, manage, and analyze key initiatives related to dental education and licensure, exercising independent judgment and decision-making to drive strategic objectives.
This role oversees the ADA’s licensure activities, including licensure maps, workforce trends, and services provided to members, dental students, and state dental associations.
This position plays a strategic role in supporting and guiding the Council on Dental Education and Licensure (CDEL) by developing agendas, coordinating meetings, managing follow-up activities, and preparing reports and minutes.
The role requires critical analysis of trends in dental licensure and education, with responsibility for identifying key developments, assessing their impact, and providing well-informed recommendations to leadership.
Additionally, this role serves as a content expert on dental education and licensure matters, responding to inquiries from members, the public, and internal ADA stakeholders.
The position is responsible for driving policy development and revision, ensuring that initiatives align with the Council’s goals and objectives.
It also manages the day-to-day operations of the Council while actively participating in agile team initiatives to support ADA’s broader strategic goals.
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, making independent decisions on program initiatives, research priorities, and procedural improvements while ensuring alignment with the ADA’s strategic forecast and policies.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree
5 years professional experience (or 9 years in lieu of a degree) in the dental industry, such as academia and/or a dental practice
A strong understanding of dental education, licensure matters, accreditation, or workforce dynamics
Must have verbal communication, writing, analytical, collaboration, a self-starter, prioritization, proofreading, interpersonal, customer service, and listening skills
Proficiency in M365 (MS Office)
Travel 3+ times a year, 1-3 nights per trip, for council meetings and annual meetings
Position may require before or after hours work and may require weekend work
Experience collaborating with and managing groups of 20+ individuals, including both internal stakeholders and external communities of interest, such as dental educators, licensing authorities, and professional organizations
Benefits
Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
Ample Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice