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Coordinator

Location
Chicago, IL
Work type
Full Time · Hybrid
Posted
2026-09-04

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) site visits provides coordination of the operational and logistical activities site visits (200+ site visits annually involving 600+ volunteer site visitors) of dental education, advanced dental education and allied dental education programs.

This role provides support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of site visitor trainings and process updates. Through effective organization, communication, and project management, this position helps ensure the efficient and consistent administration of CODA’s accreditation site visits.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree
3 years experience (or 7 years in lieu of degree) in/with:
progressively responsible administrative, program management
coordinating complex schedules, managing multiple concurrent projects, and serving as a primary liaison among diverse stakeholders
demonstrated experience organizing large-scale events involving multiple participants and strict deadlines
processing documentation, maintaining detailed records, coordinating travel logistics, and managing reimbursement
working with volunteers, committees, or professional organizations
Knowledge of administrative and project coordination principles

Knowledge of business travel, meeting logistics, reimbursement processing, invoice management, and related administrative procedures

Strong understanding of customer service principles and stakeholder relationship management in a professional and service-oriented environment

Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Able to coordinate numerous concurrent activities, deadlines, and priorities with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database or document management systems
Travel twice per year, 1-3 nights per trip, to observe in-person site visits for process improvements and/or attendance at in-person CODA meetings and stakeholder conferences
Position may require before or after hours work

Nice to Have:

Experience with higher education, accreditation, compliance, healthcare, or dental education environments

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

Promotes Work/Life Balance
Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
Ample Paid time off
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinance
2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

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