- A graduate degree plus 9 years of progressive relevant experience with substantive experience at the senior director or equivalent level in social justice or DEIBJ programming and implementation within higher education institutions, healthcare, or health professions settings.
- Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in higher education, social justice, the health professions, or a related field with a minimum of 11 years of progressive relevant experience with substantive experience at the senior director or equivalent level in social justice or DEIBJ programming and implementation within higher education institutions, healthcare, or health professions settings.
- Previous experience in a leadership role directly related to diversity, equity, inclusion, health equity, and social justice is essential.
- Substantial supervisory experience, including a minimum of 3 years of direct supervision, is required. Experience supervising multiple reports is strongly preferred.
- Successful grant writing and development experience is preferred.
- Extensive experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and students in academic or healthcare settings to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice.
- Ability to conduct research as well as identify and implement research best practices of diversity and inclusion.
- Previous project management experience with a proven track record of accomplishment in creating, delivering, and managing organization wide diversity and inclusion, equity and cultural competency training programs and resources.
- Knowledge of Title IX/Clery, FERPA, ADA, Title VII, Title VI, Section 504, and related regulations, and the ability to interpret and apply them within dental education and the other health professions is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrates discretion, sound judgement, diplomacy, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate, assess, gather pertinent information, and develop solution-focused recommendations to address problems and critical issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of current and historical issues related to diversity, equity, compliance, inclusion and inclusive excellence in higher education and healthcare environments.
- A team-oriented individual with the capacity to lead, motivate and coach a high-performing team, fostering effective collaboration.
- Proven ability to establish productive partnerships with community members, organizations, and other entities.
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with experience in utilizing social media for communications.
- Proficient in public speaking and delivering presentations.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and videoconference/meeting software such as Zoom/Teams. Ability to learn new technologies as needed.
- Ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
- Approximately 20-30% of overnight air travel and occasional weekend commitments are expected.
- Ability to work at ADEA’s DC office on a hybrid basis three days per week and as needed.
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 with hybrid in-office/remote schedule, generous paid leave and a 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution. Our office is conveniently located across from the Washington Convention Center, near shopping, restaurants and the Red and Green Line Metro Stations.
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.
ADEA's 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. 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 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.