Director, Leadership Programs

Job Details

Job Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC 20001Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $97,000.00 - $108,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: HybridJob 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