Asst Director of Continuing Dental Education

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Asst Director of Continuing Dental Education
Job Category Staff & Executive - Academic Affairs
Department RSDM - Academic Affairs
Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.


Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.


Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.


Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director of Continuing Dental Education in the Office of Continuing Dental Education, Department of Academic Affairs, at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM).


Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director of Continuing Dental Education provides complex and confidential support services and assists in the development, direction, implementation, and evaluation of continuing dental education programs. The position also assists faculty and staff of RSDM and coordinates program budgets, schedules, facilities, publicity, logistics, and related activities. Additionally, the position assists in the direction of clerical staff in the coordination of a variety of administrative and confidential activities within the division.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and plans for the operation, coordination and improvement of Continuing Dental Education programs.
• Performs long and short-range programmatic needs analyses. Determines need for revisions of existing and/or creation of new programs. Integrates proposed programs into the existing framework of educational activities.
• Assists in the determination of educational needs of dental related professionals and cooperative work with faculty, administration and staff to develop appropriate educational activities to meet these needs.
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of support staff.
• Assists in reviewing department procedures, materials, activities, and evaluation their administration, objectives, efficiency, effectiveness and suitability to current conditions, and cost accomplishments using established procedures and standards.
• Assists in the investigation and development of solutions to problem areas, identifies and works toward the elimination of unnecessary and/or wasteful administrative practices; helps to determine where program and/or administration duplication may exist.
• Works with the Executive Director and RSDM Finance to evaluate CDE accounting processes, reporting systems for assessing work performance, revenues, and expenditures and preparation of reports.
• Prepares budget plans for programming and operations and assists in evaluating budget requests and makes recommendations at the request of the Director.
• Maintains awareness of ADA CERP and State Board(s) requirements and disseminates pertinent information to faculty and support staff as appropriate. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists in administrative planning, administrative and procedural studies and introducing new techniques and methods to improve administration.
• Assists in the development of the marketing schedule and the maintenance of the CDE Website, including updating the course calendar, posting special program announcements, and sending email blasts to promote CDE courses using Constant Contact and Learning Stream lists.
• Assists in the Brochure and catalog preparation of information to be sent to graphic designer. Also coordinates printing, mailing and mailing lists services.
• Coordinates the Clinical Preceptorship application and enrollment process.

FLSA Exempt
Grade 32S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 116601.000
Mid Range Salary 147501.000
Maximum Salary 178400.000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time
Working Hours 37.5
Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in education, public administration or a health-related discipline, a total of seven (7) years of experience.
• Four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in administration or supervision.
• Applicants may substitute appropriate related experience for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Certifications/Licenses

• A valid driver’s license is required and must be able to drive to off-site locations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with health care delivery systems education of health professionals, continuing education accreditation and current issues in those fields, including but not limited to CEU/CDE process.
• Must be PC literate and have experience with Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Access and Canvas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in Adult and Continuing Education for Health Professionals preferred.
• Familiarity with meeting registration software (Learning Stream) and Constant Contact is a plus.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move audio-visual equipment on rolling carts throughout the buildings.
• Must be able to move course materials and equipment into car and onto rolling carts.
• Must be able to move course materials into car and onto rolling carts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and off-site conference facilities.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work early mornings (6:30 a.m.) and late evenings on some Wednesdays, Fridays and other days.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends (Saturday and Sunday once per month) to be present at continuing dental education activities in locations throughout the state, which may require overnight stays.

Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST2410
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s degree in education, public administration, or a health-related discipline and a total of seven (7) years of experience, including four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in administration or supervision?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)