Executive Director
New England Society of Association Executives, Austin, TX, United States
The Dallas County Dental Society (DCDS) is the second-largest local component of the Texas Dental Association (TDA), operating within a tripartite structure that includes the American Dental Association (ADA) at the national level and the TDA at the state level.
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the DCDS and is responsible for the overall management of the association, the Southwest Dental Conference, and the DCDS Foundation. The organization operates with an annual budget of approximately $1.4 million and is governed by a Board of Directors.
Executive Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage staff and daily operations of DCDS
- Implement programs that advance the strategic goals established by the Board of Directors
- Provide operational and administrative support for Board meetings, programs and functions
- Oversee the management and operations of the DCDS Foundation
- Direct planning and execution of the Southwest Dental Conference, including budgeting, contract management, and participation in planning meetings
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Board
Membership Services
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with dental and healthcare organizations to enhance the visibility and reputation of DCDS
- Represent DCDS at state and national levels, as approved by the Board
- Oversee marketing and promotion of membership, including communication of programs and services and education on organized dentistry
- Support DCDS Committees through administrative guidance and resource coordination
- Collaborate with editorial staff on DCDS publications
- Oversee continuing education programs, including both in-person and virtual events
- Manage and maintain the membership database system
Finance and Operations
- Administer the Executive Office and ensure effective delivery of all programs
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, and asset management, in collaboration with the organization's CPA
- Maintain organizational records in accordance with record retention policies
- Oversee human resources functions, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices
- Promote staff effectiveness through clear role definition, performance management, and competitive compensation structures within Board approved budgets
Relationships
- Maintain strong relationships with the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and peer component society executives
- Develop additional strategic relationships as directed by the Board or as beneficial to the organization
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Professional, strategic leader with strong business acumen
- Ability to balance respect for tradition with forward-thinking innovation
- Diplomatic, collaborative, and relationship-driven
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic enviroment
- Effective team leader who fosters a positive, growth-oriented culture
- Experienced in staff leadership, collaboration, and performance management
- Resourceful and technologically proficient
- Experience with planning professional Conferences
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation preferred
- Minimum of seven years of executive-level association management experience
- Demonstrated expertise in leadership, financial management, and operations
- Working knowledge of human resources and employment law
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and QuickBooks
- Authorization to work in United States