• Minimum of six years of relevant experience, with a minimum of a master’s degree, is required.
• A law degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Congress or federal agency, particularly with higher education regulations or legislation, is required.
• A mastery of the legislative and / or regulatory education processes.
• Self-motivated individual who is confident, detail-oriented, has excellent organizational skills, and outstanding oral and written communication skills. Must be able to use professional discretion with sensitive, timely, and confidential policy or political information.  
• Must be able to successfully work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Expert research, writing, analytical and persuasive communication skills. 
• Experience and ease with presenting before large audiences.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work at a fast pace effectively in a cross-functional environment.  
• Ability to travel to member meetings to support ADEA events as needed, including some weekends. 
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment; current expectation is on-site Monday–Thursday at ADEA’s Washington, DC office, with remote work on Fridays. 

This position's salary range is $130,000 to $143,000. 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.

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is The Voice of Dental Education. Its members include all 78 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, over 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, 66 corporations and more than 20,000 individuals.

The mission of ADEA 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. 

ADEA's activities encompass a wide range of research, advocacy, faculty development, meetings and communications, including the esteemed Journal of Dental Education, as well as the dental school admissions services ADEA AADSAS, ADEA PASS, ADEA DHCAS and ADEA CAAPID.

ADEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Associations 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.