Chief Learning Officer

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dental Education Association (ADEA) seeks a senior leader to advance competency‑based dental education and educational technology across the learning continuum. You will oversee the Office of Learning, guiding predoctoral, allied, and advanced programs while driving innovation in delivery models.

The role requires extensive higher‑education leadership experience, strategic program development, and fiduciary oversight. A hybrid schedule and some travel are required.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of cumulative experience in higher education or related field.
• Doctoral degree in dentistry, health professions, higher education/adult education or related fields.
• Certification in continuing education or adult education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADEA’s mission to advance dental education and inspire learners to serve the public.
• Oversee and manage all dental education programming offered through the Office of Learning.
• Develop strategic planning for workshops, webinars, and electronically supported offerings.
• Advise and mentor staff; supervise key positions and ensure fiduciary stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with the Commission on Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CCEPR).

Skills

Higher Education Leadership

Competency-Based Education

Educational Technology Implementation

Supervisory and Managerial Experience

Strategic Planning and Program Dev

Education

Doctoral degree in dentistry/health professions/higher education

Tools

Online Learning Platforms

Educational Delivery Models

Webinar Software

Job description

• Lead ADEA’s mission to advance the quality and role of dental education to inspire all learners to serve the public, promote health, and improve care.
• Focus on initiatives to advance competency‑based dental education, interprofessional education and continuous learning across the dental education continuum.
• Lead ADEA’s professional development and dental education unit, providing ADEA members the education, training, research, and clinical care models to succeed in the emerging academic and health care environments.
• Apply current, or develop new, innovations to improve the delivery of health education and harness emerging technologies to improve the learning experience.
• Supervise and mentor key staff positions.
• Oversee and manage all dental education programming (predoctoral, allied, and advanced dental education) offered through the Office of Learning.
• Facilitate Office of Learning support with all dental education programming offered throughout the Association.
• Develop strategic planning for workshops, meetings, webinars, and electronically supported educational offerings.
• Explore and apply new technology and educational delivery models to improve access to and experience of the adaptive learner.
• Manage the budget within the Office for Learning.
• Ensure compliance with the Commission on Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CCEPR – CERP).

Requirements

• Fifteen or more years of cumulative experience in higher education (higher education or health professions association, or higher education academic institution) including more than five years of experience at a senior leadership level.
• Doctoral degree in dentistry, a health professions field, higher education/adult education or related fields.
• Certification in continuing education, adult education, and/or curriculum design a plus.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of higher education, adult learning, educational technologies (including online learning) and related academic programs.
• Demonstrated capacity for communication and problem solving in a complex organization.
• Must possess previous supervisory, senior managerial and fiduciary experience.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines while ensuring the project team works collaboratively to plan and execute programs efficiently and with accuracy.
• Capable of leading as a team player, with flexibility and ability to provide guidance and hands‑on input for the good of the team as necessary.
• Ability to lead strategically and work independently with limited direction towards agreed‑upon goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and collaborate well with others from different backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to external member meetings to support ADEA events, as needed, including some weekends.
• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in higher education leadership, with a focus on competency‑based dental education and the application of educational technologies. Proven ability to manage diverse teams, develop strategic educational programs, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Higher Education Leadership
• Competency‑Based Dental Education
• Educational Technology Implementation
• Supervisory and Managerial Experience
• Strategic Planning and Program Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Adult Education
• Program Management
• Budget Management
• Clinical Care Models

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Guidance and Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certification in Continuing Education
• Certification in Adult Education

Industry Keywords

• Dental Education
• Health Professions Association
• Commission on Continuing Education Provider Recognition
• Interprofessional Education
• Adaptive Learning

Tools & Technologies

• Online Learning Platforms
• Educational Delivery Models
• Webinar Software