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Prog Director of Continuing Dental Education

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 14, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Prog 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 universitywide, 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 a Program Director of Continuing Dental Education within the Office of Continuing Dental Education at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM). Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director of Continuing Dental Education provides complex and confidential support services and assists in the is the development, direction, implementation and evaluation of continuing dental education programs. The Program Director of Continuing Dental Education is also responsible for assisting faculty and staff of RSDM, and coordinating program budgets, schedules, facilities, publicity, logistics, etc. Additionally, the Program Director of Continuing Dental Education assists in directing clerical staff in coordinating 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 in the areas of clinical, research, education, and administration. Develops and maintains relationships with members of the faculty to ensure appropriate interaction and communication. Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of support staff. Recommends hiring, firing, performance reviews of 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, research, or educational training practices; helps to determine where program and/or administration duplication may exist. Works with the Executive Director and RSDM Finance 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.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	29S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	100723.000
Mid Range Salary	127415.000
Maximum Salary	154106.000
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	Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, clinical trials research, or a health-related discipline. Total of Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in administration, education, or training, in which two (2) years of supervisory experience required. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses	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). Must be able to work early mornings (6:30 a.m.) and late evenings on some Wednesdays, Fridays and other days. Also, 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. Valid driver's license is required and must be able to drive to off-site locations.
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with meeting registration software (Learning Stream) and Constant Contact is a plus. Three (3) years experience in Adult and Continuing Education for Health Professionals preferred.
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	Valid driver's license is required and must be able to drive to off-site locations.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0479
Posting Open Date	03/13/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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