American Dental Association Seeking Candidates For The Position Of Executive Director/COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Main Category: Dentistry
Article Date: 16 Jun 2008 - 3:00 PDT

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The executive director is the principal agent of the Board of Trustees and elective officers and acts as the chief operating officer of Association and all its branches. The duties are to preserve and protect the Constitution and Bylaws and the standing rules of this Association; facilitate the activities of the officers and trustees of this Association in carrying out their respective administrative responsibilities under these Bylaws; engage the staff, direct and coordinate their activities; provide leadership in the formulation and recommendation of new policies to the BOT and elective officers; oversee the management of policies that have been adopted by the BOT and/or the House of Delegates; assist the BOT in supervising, monitoring and providing guidance to all Association councils, commissions and committees in regard to their administrative functions and specific assignments, and to systematize the preparation of their reports and to encourage the exchange of information concerning mutual interests and issues between councils, committees and commissions.

The Association seeks candidates with demonstrated professionalism to enhance the integrity and ethics of the profession of dentistry. To be considered for this position candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: an advanced degree in a relevant field (for example, D.D.S., D.M.D., J.D. or M.B.A, M.D. or Ph.D.); working knowledge of and experience with strategic planning; strong conceptual and analytical skills; excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with the House of Delegates, the Board of Trustees and its councils and commissions, the state and local dental societies and to interact with all levels of management and staff; strong understanding of and experience with management information systems and technology; significant public speaking experience; exceptional organization and prioritization skills; experience at independent decision-making using exceptional judgment; demonstrated administrative management expertise; and proven leadership qualities.

This position requires extensive travel both domestic and international as well as working weekends for meetings and various work-related obligations. Extensive knowledge of the health care industry and the profession of dentistry and the issues confronting dentists is highly desirable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To be considered, your resume must be received at ADA Headquarters no later than July 31, 2008. Qualified candidates may submit resumes to jobs@ada.org; The American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Dept. kb/ed, Chicago, IL 60611.

About the American Dental Association

The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 155,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. JADA, a monthly journal, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry.

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