Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required.
• Eight years of experience in online learning, instructional design, educational content development, and professional development programming, including the design, delivery, and evaluation of synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. Six years of experience plus a graduate degree may be substituted.
• Ability to think strategically and execute end-to-end online learning initiatives.
• Knowledge of continuing education accreditation requirements, preferably ADA-CERP or similar continuing education standards.
• Prior experience working in an academic, association or a non-profit environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, implement, and optimize learning technologies and emerging digital tools to enhance online learning experiences, scalability, learner engagement, and program effectiveness.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), PDF technology, Qualtrics, and videoconference/meeting software such as Zoom/Teams. Ability to learn new technologies as needed.
• Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and LMS website management.
• Continual attention to detail and ability to write effectively, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines, completing tasks efficiently and with accuracy.
• Self-motivated, confident, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and professional discretion with information. 
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills with a focus on the ability to collaborate effectively with others in a diverse team environment and the ability to remain positive and productive in demanding situations. 
• Ability to work ADEA’s hybrid schedule, which currently requires onsite work in the Washington, DC office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $97,000 to $110,000/year. 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 strategically located in in the heart of DC's Downtown East End neighborhood, known for its trendy shopping, gourmet dining, and a dynamic entertainment experience and conveniently located across from the Metro Center station. For more information and to apply online, visit www.adea.org.

Our mission 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.

As The Voice of Academic Oral Health, ADEA is the sole national organization representing academic dentistry. Our members include all 80 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, more than 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, more than 55 corporations and approximately 15,000 individuals.

Our activities encompass a wide range of research, advocacy, faculty and leadership development, meetings, news and publications, including the peer-reviewed Journal of Dental Education. We also offer the dental education application services ADEA AADSAS, ADEA PASS, ADEA DHCAS and ADEA CAAPID.

ADEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Association’s 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.

About American Dental Education Association

Our mission 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. As The Voice of Academic Oral Health, ADEA is the sole national organization representing academic dentistry. Our members include all 80 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, more than 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, more than 55 corporations and approximately 15,000 individuals. Our activities encompass a wide range of research, advocacy, faculty and leadership development, meetings, news and publications, including the peer-reviewed Journal of Dental Education. We also offer the dental education application services ADEA AADSAS, ADEA PASS, ADEA DHCAS and ADEA CAAPID.

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