Coordinator Advanced Dental Education Programs

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Job Responsibilities:

The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredits over 1400 dental education programs globally with the assistance of over 800 volunteers. The Coordinator Advanced Dental Education Programs coordinates the logistical and operational accreditation activities for approximately 300-400 advanced dental education programs. The coordinator must understand interpret and apply Commission policies and Standards and act as a resource for programs and volunteers.

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree or experience in lieu of degree
• 3 years (or 7 years in lieu of a degree) of administrative oversight of business processes using data management systems and electronic record keeping managing organizing and prioritizing tasks within a high volume of ongoing assignments with limited supervision
• Extensive experience drafting letters reports and agendas with accuracy
• Knowledge of data management systems technology and project management
• Excellent verbal communication writing analytical collaboration prioritization facilitation proofreading customer service problem solving organizational and time management skills and be self-starter; results-focused
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel once per year 1-3 nights per trip for professional development conferences

Nice to Have:

• Previous association and/or non-profit experience
• Knowledge of higher education
• Knowledge of the dental profession
• Previous accreditation experience
• Previous experience working with confidential and sensitive information

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The ADA values a variety of backgrounds and experiences and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified job candidates. The ADA is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in open positions without regard to race ethnicity gender color religion sex age marital status ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status or any other characteristic.

The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability please let us know at

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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