Sr Specialist, Dental Assistant Programs

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Under the direction of the Director, School Relations and Dental Assistant Programs, the Senior Specialist, Dental Assistant Programs plays a critical role in the design, execution, and continuous improvement of PDS Health’s Dental Assistant workforce development strategy. This role supports and scales all Dental Assistant programs nationwide, including the Dental Assistant Externship Program, Dental Assistant-in-Training Program, Dental Assistant Program, Specialty Dental Assistant Programs, and the Lead Dental Assistant Development Program.

The Senior Specialist serves as a key program owner and subject matter resource, translating strategy into execution through content development, facilitation, academic partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong clinical understanding, the ability to work independently across multiple programs and regions, and a professional presence when representing PDS Health with students, educators, and internal stakeholders.

• Dental Assistant Program Development & Execution
  • Support the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of all Dental Assistant programs, including:
    Dental Assistant Externship Program, Dental Assistant-in-Training Program, Dental Assistant Program, Specialty Dental Assistant Programs, and the Lead Dental Assistant Development Program.
  • Own day-to-day program execution, ensuring initiatives are operationally sound, scalable, and aligned with organizational workforce goals.
  • Identify program gaps, trends, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to the Director to support continuous improvement.
• Externship & Academic Partnerships
  • Support the expansion and management of the Dental Assistant externship program by working with affiliated dental assisting programs and academic partners across regions.
  • Collaborate with Recruiting, and Learning & Training to ensure externship experiences align with clinical expectations and workforce needs.
• Clinical Education & Content Development
  • Develop and maintain student- and educator-facing clinical education content related to EPIC, CBCT, and MBC for use in presentations, trainings, and instructional materials.
  • Facilitate student- and educator-facing presentations, training, and discussions in academic, clinical, and professional settings.
  • Adapt content for different audiences while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and alignment with PDS Health standards.
• Facilitation & Capability Building
  • Deliver live and virtual training sessions in support of Dental Assistant programs and initiatives for students, faculty, and internal Dental Assistants nationwide.
  • Train, coach, and support internal partners and facilitators to effectively deliver Dental Assistant program content, ensuring quality, consistency, and scalability across regions.
  • Serve as a clinical and programmatic resource to regional teams, recruiters, educators, and internal stakeholders, supporting consistent implementation of Dental Assistant programs.
• Compliance & Program Alignment
  • Support the maintenance of state-specific Dental Assistant scope of practice knowledge and collaborate with Learning & Training to ensure training content remains compliant.
  • Assist in aligning program materials and delivery with regulatory, academic, and clinical requirements across multiple states.
• Brand & Culture Support
  • Represent PDS Health at student- and educator-facing events, campus visits, and industry engagements to promote Dental Assistant career pathways.
  • Reinforce PDS Health culture and professional identity within Dental Assistant programs and learning experiences.
  • Support brand consistency and professionalism in all academic and workforce development interactions.

• Any Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree in Healthcare, Education, Business, or related field preferred.
• 6–8+ years of experience in education, training, workforce development, or program management, preferably within…