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Job Responsibilities:

The Manager of Access, Community Oral Health Infrastructure & Capacity will lead, plan, manage, coordinate and evaluate Association programs, activities and products focused on developing community oral health infrastructure and capacity, reducing oral health disparities, and increasing access to care for priority populations. These activities include, but are not limited to policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, providing technical assistance to internal and external oral health stakeholders, supporting community oral health advocacy, budget preparation, as well a providing staff support and facilitating activities of the Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention. Manages special projects focused on access to care and community oral health.

Must Have:

• Master's degree

• A minimum of 5 years experience working in/with public health, community health or health care administration

• Excellent analytical, planning and oral/written communication skills; effective public speaking and project management skills

• Knowledge of access to care issues and health disparities

• Experience in policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative data analysis is essential

• Ability to collect, aggregate, and present meaningful data to make convincing presentations

• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Travel will include participation at state and regional meetings such as the annual meeting of the National Network for Oral Health Access and the National Oral Health Conference

• Evening calls will include Subcommittee and Advisory work of the Council

Nice to Have:

• Master's degree in public health or health policy administration, or DDS/DMD

• Experience working with governmental health agencies, community clinics or health centers, academic institutions

• Experience in the private sector in developing solutions to address health disparities and improve access to care

• Grant writing and strategic planning for population health improvement and construction of public/private partnerships to reduce health disparities

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance

• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)

• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan

• Ample Paid time off

• 401(k)

• Pension

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Pet Insurance

• Student Loan Refinance

• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

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The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org

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