Vice President, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Location: Chicago
Salary: USD 200,000 - 250,000
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Job Responsibilities:
The Vice-president, CODA provides leadership and strategic vision/direction through ongoing development and maintenance of the Commission as the authority on dental accreditation in the U.S. and internationally. Responsibilities include:
- Providing operational and fiscal oversight of the agency.
- Development of policies and procedures for the accreditation program.
- Analysis of data submitted annually by educational programs to identify trends and innovations in dental education.
- Overseeing regulatory compliance with the US Department of Education.
- Establishing and maintaining a culture focused on customer service and continuous quality improvement.
Must Have:
- DDS/DMD from CODA-accredited dental education program or its equivalent.
- Minimum 15 years experience in senior leadership (dean/department chair) at a dental education program.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic direction and vision.
- Supervision of multiple teams, operational planning, performance management, and budget development.
- Excellent strategic and management skills.
- Knowledge of dental education, curriculum, outcomes-based education, and the accreditation system in the US.
- Ability to analyze data on dental education and practice.
- Manage a diverse, highly skilled team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel 20-50%.
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of international dental education and quality assurance.
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience with the CODA accreditation process.
- Understanding of ADA governance and the relationship between ADA and CODA.
- Understanding of the US accreditation system and the US Department of Education recognition process.
Benefits:
- Promotes Work/Life Balance.
- Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home).
- Ample Paid time off.
- 401(k) and Pension.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance and Pet Insurance.
- Student Loan Refinance.
- 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice.
The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.
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