<h3 style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#2b4188;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Position Overview</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3> <p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Position Title: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Executive Director, AACD</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Reports To: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">AACD Board of Directors</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Location:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Remote (Madison, WI office available)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Salary Range:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> $180,000 – $210,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonus opportunity </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3 style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#2b4188;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Position Summary</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><a href="https://aacd.com/">The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry</a> (AACD) is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead the world’s premier professional organization dedicated to excellence in cosmetic dentistry. The ED aligns people, finances, programs, and governance to deliver transformative member value, sustainable financial strength, and a culture that is inclusive, and high-performing. In close partnership with the Board of Directors, volunteer leaders, staff, and outsourced partners, the ED stewards AACD's "crown jewel" accreditation and education programs, strengthens its position as the global standard-bearer for responsible esthetic dentistry, and ensures that the Academy is a highly recognized and welcoming beacon within the cosmetic dentistry field. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3 style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#2b4188;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Key Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strategic Leadership: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Partner with the Board of Directors to execute the long-term strategic plan, aligning staff, finances, and programs to deliver maximum member value.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Organizational Growth & Innovation: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Drive sustainable financial strength and programmatic excellence, ensuring AACD remains a welcoming and innovative beacon for dental professionals worldwide.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Operational Excellence:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Lead and mentor a high-performing team of staff members, fostering a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and excellence.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">External Ambassadorship:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison, building strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, partners, and the broader medical community.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Governance & Board Relations:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> Cultivate a transparent, collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors, providing the data-driven insights necessary for informed policy decisions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#2b4188;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Association Expertise: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">7+ years of senior leadership experience, ideally within a professional membership environment or nonprofit in the medical field. You have a proven track record of moving an organization from aspirational strategy to disciplined, measurable progress.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Volunteer Governance Partnership:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> You are an expert at navigating complex governance structures. You know how to clarify roles and decision rights, helping a "working board" focus on oversight while empowering staff to drive execution.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Financial Stewardship & Revenue Growth: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You bring strong financial literacy and the ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets ($5M–$6M). You are motivated to diversify revenue, strengthen non-dues income, and take calculated risks to build long-term resilience</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Change & Culture Leadership: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You have successfully led organizations through periods of transition. You model transparency and accountability and take a structured approach to culture building by listening, defining baselines, and implementing visible improvements</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Operational Agility: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You are a seasoned people leader comfortable managing both internal teams and outsourced partners (Finance, HR, IT). You know how to build connection and accountability across a geographically dispersed team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#2b4188;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Location and Travel Expectations</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:13px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This is a remote-friendly position. While we have a central office in Madison, WI, we welcome exceptional candidates from across the country. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">In-Office Presence: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Commitment to regular onsite visits (1-3 visits per quarter) during the first six months of employment, frequency may adjust afterward.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Event & Conference Travel: </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Attendance required at major AACD events and other board and stakeholder engagement opportunities as needed. Approximately 4-8 trips per year in total. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul> <h3 style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#2b4188;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">About AACD</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><a href="https://aacd.com/">The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry</a> (AACD) is the world's leading professional organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Founded in 1984, AACD sets the global standard for cosmetic dentistry education, accreditation, and ethical practice. The Academy serves dental professionals who are passionate about delivering life-changing smiles through comprehensive education, rigorous accreditation programs, and a vibrant community of practitioners committed to responsible esthetic dentistry.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#3a3a3a;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">AACD's hallmark accreditation program is recognized as the "crown jewel" of cosmetic dentistry credentials, representing the highest level of achievement in the field. Through its annual Scientific Session, continuing education courses, publications, and member resources, AACD provides transformational learning experiences that elevate both clinical skills and patient care.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>