All activities of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) shall be carried out under the leadership and direction of the Executive Director (ED) who shall be responsible to the Board of Directors (BOD) for the administration of the ABPD in accordance with budgets, policies, and programs approved by the BOD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guide the ABPD in a manner that supports its mission and strategic plan as defined by the BOD.
• Consult regularly with the BOD and be available for consultation with individual members as required.
• Keep the BOD fully informed on significant developments in the dental and medical professions and certifying boards that may impact ABPD.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the staff and the BOD.
• Support a culture of effective communication and transparency within ABPD, within the ABPD staff, between the BOD and the ABPD staff, and between the BOD and the association management company.
• In conjunction with the Deputy ED, develop, maintain, and lead the staff, as well as coordinate with the diplomate volunteers, to actively carry out programs and tasks to achieve ABPD’s strategic initiatives and further the mission of ABPD.
• Ensure finances and governance are maintained to promote sustainability of ABPD.
• In conjunction with the Deputy ED, oversee the quality of services provided by all vendors and operate within the budgetary limitations and work plan approved by the BOD.
• Confer regularly with legal and other advisors of ABPD to seek guidance and counsel in the development of programs for the benefit of ABPD and its applicants and diplomates and make recommendations to the BOD for implementation of such programs.
• Develop and continue to nurture relationships with leadership of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the College of Diplomates of the ABPD, and other dental specialty boards, as well as diplomates and other stakeholders. Maintain the day-to-day relationships between ABPD and other organizations.
• Advise and counsel the BOD regarding policies and programs that meet the needs of ABPD at BOD meetings.
• Be the secondary ABPD spokesperson, as the president of the BOD is the primary spokesperson.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall supervision, effectiveness, and evaluation of the ABPD staff. Specifically, the ED directly supervises the Deputy ED who is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and duties of the headquarters staff. The ED is the main point of contact between the staff and the BOD and works closely with the BOD and association management company to ensure proper staffing is achieved.