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Indiana University

Chief Dental Officer

Bloomington, IN · On-site

Reporting directly to the Dean and serving as a member of the School's executive leadership and cabinet, the CDO provides strategic leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all ...

SitelogIQ

Account Executive

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site +1

$90K/yr

The Program Management Account Executive serves as a trusted advisor to PreK-12 school district leadership by helping clients identify facility needs, evaluate long-term facility strategies, build ...

SitelogIQ

Account Executive

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$90K/yr

The Program Management Account Executive serves as a trusted advisor to PreK-12 school district leadership by helping clients identify facility needs, evaluate long-term facility strategies, build ...

SitelogIQ

Account Executive

Fort Wayne, IN

$90K/yr

The Program Management Account Executive serves as a trusted advisor to PreK-12 school district leadership by helping clients identify facility needs, evaluate long-term facility strategies, build ...

Cimcor, Inc.

Executive Assistant

Merrillville, IN · On-site

Cimcor, Inc. is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide direct ... High school diploma required; associate/bachelor's degree or PA certification preferred * Expert ...

Cimcor, Inc.

Executive Assistant

Merrillville, IN · On-site

Cimcor, Inc. is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide direct ... High school diploma required; associate/bachelor's degree or PA certification preferred * Expert ...

Cimcor

Executive Assistant

Merrillville, IN · On-site

Cimcor, Inc. is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide direct ... High school diploma required; associate/bachelor's degree or PA certification preferred * Expert ...

Oak Woods Manor Senior Living

Executive Chef

La Porte, IN · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Executive Chef Oak Wood Senior Living Are you an Executive Chef seeking an exciting new career ... High school diploma, or equivalent, required * Minimum of three years of experience as a chef in a ...

Oak Woods Manor Senior Living

Executive Chef

La Porte, IN

$66K - $91K/yr

Executive Chef Oak Wood Senior Living Are you an Executive Chef seeking an exciting new career ... High school diploma, or equivalent, required * Minimum of three years of experience as a chef in a ...

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What is a school executive?

School executives are high-level administrators responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of a school or group of schools. Their duties often include overseeing budgets, implementing educational policies, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. School executives may hold titles such as superintendent, principal, or head of school, depending on the institution's structure. They play a crucial role in shaping the school's culture, academic standards, and long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a school executive?

To thrive as a School Executive, you need strong leadership, educational administration experience, and often a master's degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with school management systems, budgeting tools, and relevant state certifications is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, decision-making ability, and conflict resolution are crucial soft skills for guiding staff and fostering a positive school culture. These competencies ensure effective school operations, high academic standards, and a supportive environment for both staff and students.

How does a school executive typically collaborate with teachers and administrative staff to achieve school objectives?

A School Executive works closely with both teaching and administrative teams to develop and implement school policies, curriculum improvements, and student success initiatives. Regular meetings, open communication channels, and collaborative planning sessions are common practices to ensure that everyone is aligned with the school's goals. The executive often mediates between staff groups, provides leadership during change management, and supports professional development to foster a cohesive and effective work environment.

What is the difference between School Executive vs School Principal?

AspectSchool ExecutiveSchool Principal
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in education or administration, relevant certificationsMaster's degree in education, administrative certification often required
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, strategic planning settingsSchool campus, classroom oversight, staff management
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, private schools, educational organizationsPublic and private schools, educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve leadership within educational settings, a School Executive typically focuses on strategic planning, policy development, and overall organizational management at a higher administrative level. In contrast, a School Principal primarily oversees daily school operations, staff, and student affairs. The roles often overlap, but the School Executive has a broader scope, often working across multiple schools or districts.

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Chief Dental Officer

Indiana University Academic Positions

Kokomo, IN

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Title Chief Dental Officer Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis School of Dentistry Location Indianapolis Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Chief Dental Officer (CDO). Reporting directly to the Dean and serving as a member of the School's executive leadership and cabinet, the CDO provides strategic leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all clinical operations of the School of Dentistry, including predoctoral (DDS), graduate specialty clinics, faculty practices, and hospital-based clinical programs. The CDO is accountable for advancing the School's clinical mission in patient care, education, quality, safety, compliance, and financial sustainability, while ensuring full alignment with academic priorities, accreditation standards, and the health system environment. The Chief Dental Officer manages the business of our clinical enterprise.
This new leader joins the IU School of Dentistry at a pivotal moment for the clinical enterprise. Over the next 5 years there will be implementation of a new PACS and a new patient information system, new Special Care Clinic for adults with disabilities and a new facility to house the OMFS residency program. All of these will rely on collaboration internally and with external partners.
Position Summary
This role serves as the School's senior clinical executive, leading the integration of clinical education, patient care delivery, and faculty practice across diverse settings, and representing the School internally and externally on matters related to clinical strategy and performance.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in running a multidisciplinary medical/dental operation of $20-$50M in annual revenue as a business, with a primary focus on quality patient care, clinic workflows, and strategic initiatives to increase/maximize revenue. Relevant previous experience includes CEO/COO of a large group practice with multiple locations/service lines or a dental service organization (DSO).
Direct reports include the assistant dean of clinical education, the assistant dean of clinical operations, the associate dean and director of dental informatics and digital health, the director of clinical operations , director of Clinical staff, the Director of Clinical Revenue Cycle (dotted line) and the chief infection prevention officer. Key partners include the Chief Fiscal Officer, the Director of Facilities and Auxiliary Services, the Compliance and Privacy Officer, the Associate Dean for Education and Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs, and the chairs of the academic departments who lead clinical faculty who work and teach in the IUSD clinics.
Scope of Responsibilities
The Chief Dental Officer has enterprise-wide responsibility for:
  • All School of Dentistry clinical operations, including:
    • Predoctoral (DDS) comprehensive care and specialty clinics
    • Graduate and postgraduate specialty clinics
    • Faculty practice operations
    • Hospital-based dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery programs
    • Community-based and extramural clinical education sites
  • Clinical faculty and staff practice environments
  • Clinical quality, safety, compliance, and risk management
  • Clinical financial performance, access, utilization, and growth

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
  • Provide visionary leadership for the clinical mission of the School of Dentistry, ensuring integration of patient care excellence with educational outcomes and faculty engagement.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical strategy aligned with the School's strategic plan, accreditation requirements, and institutional priorities for education, research, and service.
  • Lead long-range planning for clinical programs, facilities, technologies, and workforce needs.

Clinical Operations Oversight
  • Direct and coordinate all clinical enterprises across DDS, graduate, faculty, and hospital-based settings.
  • Ensure efficient, effective, and standardized clinical operations while allowing appropriate differentiation among programs.
  • Oversee clinic scheduling, space utilization, staffing models, and clinical workflows to optimize educational value and patient access.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance
  • Establish and maintain a robust clinical quality and patient safety framework across all clinics.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, infection control, billing, documentation, and risk management requirements.
  • Promote continuous quality improvement and evidence-based clinical practice.

Financial and Performance Stewardship
  • In collaboration with the Chief Fiscal Officer, provide executive oversight of clinical financial performance, including revenue cycle integrity, cost management, and productivity.
  • Partner with finance, operations, and department leadership to ensure sustainable clinical margins that support the School's academic mission.
  • Use data analytics and performance dashboards to monitor access, productivity, outcomes, and patient experience.

Academic and Educational Integration
  • Ensure that clinical operations support high-quality clinical education for DDS, allied dental, and graduate programs.
  • Collaborate closely with Academic Affairs, department chairs, and program directors to align clinical experiences with curricular and competency requirements.
  • Support innovation in clinical education, including digital dentistry, interprofessional care, and emerging care models.

Faculty and Staff Leadership
  • In collaboration with the Chair of Comprehensive Care and Allied programs, lead, mentor, and evaluate clinical leaders, including assistant deans, clinic directors, and faculty leaders.
  • Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and inclusion within clinical environments.
  • Partner with Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs on recruitment, development, evaluation, and succession planning for clinical faculty leadership.

External and Institutional Engagement
  • Advance strategic partnerships that enhance clinical education, patient care, and institutional reputation.
  • Represent the School nationally in forums related to academic dentistry, clinical education, and health system integration.

Our Commitment
As the state's premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to having for all a welcoming campus community that informs academic excellence. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to heterogenous, robust, and collaborative learning, working, and patient care environments for all of our students, employees, and patients.
IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IU-Indianapolis campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center. In 2026, we will open our newly renovated Delta Dental Special Care Clinic to enhance our ability to train oral health professionals and provide care for patients with disabilities, including those with complex craniofacial disorders and medical complexity in an interdisciplinary setting.
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree
  • Eligible for unrestricted dental license in Indiana
  • Record of progressive leadership in academic dentistry, health systems, or complex clinical enterprises
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site or multi-program clinical operations
  • Strong understanding of dental education, accreditation, faculty practice, and hospital-based care
  • Proven ability to lead strategic change, manage complexity, and align clinical and academic missions

Key Competencies
  • Strategic and systems thinking
  • Executive leadership and change management
  • Financial acumen and operational excellence
  • Collaborative leadership across academic, clinical, and administrative domains
  • Commitment to quality, safety, equity, and patient-centered care

Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position can be directed to:
Dr. Lisa Lang
Executive Associate Dean
langla@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in health administration, business, public health, or education (MBA, MHA, MPH, EdD, or similar)
  • Experience as an associate/senior associate dean, chief dental officer, department chair, or comparable executive role
  • Experience working within large academic health centers, public health or large group practice organizations, or integrated health systems
Salary and Rank Rank and salary will be based on the applicant's credentials and experience. Review of applicants will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or sooner. Special Instructions
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following supporting documents:
  • A signed letter of intent describing leadership experience and qualifications.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Names and contact information for professional references. When requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead with the referee's signature.
For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 07/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101610-2026

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