SR. ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

General Summary

The Sr. Association Executive Director serves as the chief staff officer for the Association and Foundation, responsible for strategy, partnerships, revenue growth (grants and corporate sponsorships), program excellence, operations, and culture. This is a relationship-driven, outward-facing role that grows ADS’s impact across industry, academia, regulatory, and provider communities while ensuring best-in-class governance and financial stewardship.

The Sr. Association ED serves as an ex officio advisor to the Institute for Dental Safety and Science to ensure alignment across education, research translation, and industry engagement.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Management

• Lead development and execution of the multi-year strategic plan aligned to mission, growth, and impact metrics.
• Monitor changing conditions related to the industry to enable ADS to provide leadership in developing and communicating programs and resources.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic partners.
• Serve as a primary spokesperson; represent ADS at national meetings, media opportunities, and strategic forums.
• Advise the ADS and Foundation Boards with providing clear reporting, decision-ready recommendations, and action plans regarding programs and projects of importance to the organization so the Boards may effectively carry out their responsibilities.
  
  

Fundraising and Grant Management

• In coordination with the ADS Foundation, develop and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy spanning grants, corporate sponsorships, institutional partnerships, and philanthropic giving.
• Lead grant proposal development and submission, oversee the team in preparing and organizing grant submission materials, and monitor grant execution.
• Oversee deliverables for reporting requirements for grants and government contracts.
• Finance, Governance and Operations
• Ensure fiscal integrity, including annual budgets, monthly financials, audits, grant compliance, and legal obligations for 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3).
• Maintain policies and procedures aligned with nonprofit best practices and Etherio standards.
• Manage association staff and consultants, including contractual consultant agreements.
  
  

Education

• Oversee and supports education strategy in coordination with education support staff.
• Oversee and ensure effective professional development programs are consistent with the Association objectives, including online, live events and educational courseware.
  
  

Communication

• Administer an effective internal and external public relations program that is responsive to the needs of the membership and the profession.
• Oversee membership marketing, member services and member benefits to enhance member and partner experiences.
  
  

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: advanced degree and/or Certified Association Executive (CAE) strongly preferred
• Oral healthcare experience: 5 years or more
• Association Management: 5 years or more highly preferred
• Hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
• Marketing experience with keeping and attracting new members in non-profit organizations.
• Fundraising and grant management skills and experience required.
• Strong strategic planning skills, including program development and project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee, recruit, and collaborate with strategic partners.
• Knowledge of continuing education provider recognition.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with web-based tools and technology.
• Ability to maintain composure and remain calm under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Excellent computer and database management skills; experience with website management, association management systems and registration systems preferred
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Etherio retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

WORKPLACE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

This position is fully Remote and will work with the core team based in the Atlanta area.

‍Travel Requirements

Ability to travel at most 50% per year.

‍Scheduling Requirements

Requires flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends to meet client, event, or company needs.

‍About Ads

The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) is a growing community of educators, researchers, clinicians, consultants and industry representatives who advocate safe and infection-free delivery of oral health care. ADS focuses on education and other strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. ADS offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, checklists and toolkits that help dental professionals deliver the safest dental visit possible. Plus, online and live courses help advance the level of knowledge and skill for every member of the dental team.Founded in 1984 as the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and formally incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1985, the organization rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) in 2024 to better reflect the association’s purpose. Today, ADS is comprised of three separate but linked organizations:

• ADS (501(c)(6)) – Membership and industry leadership
• ADS Foundation (501(c)(3)) – Education and philanthropy supporting the mission
• ADS Institute for Dental Safety and Science (501(c) (3)) – Advancing evidence-based recommendations and education at scale
  
  

Essential Physical Functions And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able to remain either in a stationary sitting position for extended periods (such as when working in the office), while also being able to stand and/or move for extended periods (such as when executing events onsite).
• Need to lift, carry, push, or drag boxes or equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently moves inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Need to adapt and function in various physical settings (for example, conference centers, indoor and outdoor spaces).
• Occasionally required to position self in a stooping, kneeling, or crouching manner.
• Frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently uses computers and other electronic equipment.
  
  

About Etherio

At Etherio, we have a purpose that drives all we do: We create meaningful partnerships, experiences, and connections that fuel growth and accelerate success for our clients and those they impact. Every day, we deliver creative, customer-focused solutions for our corporate and association clients - one meeting, event, or membership experience at a time. We recognize that to deliver that experience for our clients, we have to deliver it for our own team members as well. Whether you work in one of our offices or virtually, we're committed to supporting your learning and growth by providing opportunities for partnerships, experiences and connections that will accelerate your own success. Together we live out our core values, celebrate each other’s wins, learn lessons from our failures, and pursue excellence together.Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules.
  
  

Our approach has earned us many industry awards over our 30+ year history, including 18 consecutive years on the CMI 25 – North America’s Top 25 Meeting & Incentive Companies.Join us at Etherio and become part of a team where your work has purpose, your growth is championed, and your results are rewarded. If you're excited to help shape exceptional experiences and build lasting connections, we’d love to meet you.Etherio is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and in experiences as team members. Etherio is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to invite and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. The Firm does not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact hr@etherio.com.