The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

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