Operations Coordinator, Office of Continuing Education

The Operations Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for visitors faculty speakers and participants in the GSDMs Continuing Education programs. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the successful planning coordination and execution of continuing education courses for both dental and non-dental professionals. Working collaboratively with the Business Manager and Program Supervisor the Operations Coordinator ensures the efficient day-to-day operations of the Continuing Education office by managing administrative financial and program logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact by answering phone calls greeting visitors and responding promptly to email and verbal inquiries.
• Provide accurate information and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff ensuring timely resolution of participant and stakeholder needs.
• Process participant registrations payments and required documentation while maintaining accurate records and adhering to established data entry and filing procedures.
• Prepare organize and distribute course materials including participant rosters sign-in sheets evaluations certificates speaker agreements name badges and course packets.
• Coordinate catering and other logistical arrangements for continuing education programs and special events.
• Process and reconcile departmental financial transactions including catering expenses travel reimbursements refunds honoraria and other operational expenditures.
• Maintain office supply inventory and ensure the Continuing Education office is fully stocked and organized. Assist with the planning and execution of educational programs ensuring a high-quality experience for participants faculty and guests.
• Assist with marketing and promotional efforts for Continuing Education programs including coordinating communications updating promotional materials supporting email campaigns and helping increase program awareness and enrollment Support departmental projects and initiatives as assigned by the Business Manager.
• Provide operational support during occasional evenings and weekends for course delivery and events with limited travel as needed.
• This position is ideal for an organized customer-focused professional who enjoys coordinating events managing operational processes and contributing to lifelong learning opportunities for healthcare professionals.

• Bachelors degree Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database or registration management systems preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Self-motivated adaptable and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dental knowledge is preferred but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.