American Dental Association

Manager

• The Manager of Licensure and Education Strategy will lead, manage, and analyze key initiatives related to dental education and licensure, exercising independent judgment and decision-making to drive strategic objectives.
• This role oversees the ADA’s licensure activities, including licensure maps, workforce trends, and services provided to members, dental students, and state dental associations.
• This position plays a strategic role in supporting and guiding the Council on Dental Education and Licensure (CDEL) by developing agendas, coordinating meetings, managing follow-up activities, and preparing reports and minutes.
• The role requires critical analysis of trends in dental licensure and education, with responsibility for identifying key developments, assessing their impact, and providing well-informed recommendations to leadership.
• Additionally, this role serves as a content expert on dental education and licensure matters, responding to inquiries from members, the public, and internal ADA stakeholders.
• The position is responsible for driving policy development and revision, ensuring that initiatives align with the Council’s goals and objectives.
• It also manages the day-to-day operations of the Council while actively participating in agile team initiatives to support ADA’s broader strategic goals.
• This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, making independent decisions on program initiatives, research priorities, and procedural improvements while ensuring alignment with the ADA’s strategic forecast and policies.

Manager, Licensure and Education Strategy