Periodontics Program Coordinator (Entry and Intermediate)

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine Graduate Periodontics Residency Program is seeking an open-rank Academic Services professional to support the academic, clinical, and administrative operations of the Periodontics Residency Program. This position may be filled at the Entry or Intermediate Professional level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and demonstrated experience.

The Periodontics Program Coordinator supports clinical operations and patient care coordination, didactic curriculum and academic activities, residency recruitment and resident support, accreditation readiness, and program-related financial and administrative processes. Entry-level responsibilities are performed with greater guidance and in a training and development capacity. The Intermediate level performs the same functional work with greater discretion, complexity, and judgment within established program requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate clinical operations, faculty coverage, and schedules supporting predoctoral and postgraduate periodontics education.

• Coordinate didactic courses, faculty teaching assignments, educational events, academic calendars, assessments, and instructional logistics.

• Coordinate residency recruitment and admissions, onboarding, resident records and credentials, meetings, leave requests, professional development activities, and graduation.

• Support resident clinical and academic tracking and maintain documentation required for program reporting.

• Support CODA and institutional accreditation readiness, including records, site visit preparation, deadlines, reports, and follow-up documentation.

• Coordinate patient prepayments and program-related purchasing, reimbursements, travel, and financial documentation.

• At the Intermediate level, exercise greater discretion in coordinating schedule and resource changes, addressing operational issues, recommending workflow improvements, and supporting accreditation readiness.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally recognized for the quality of its educational programs, interdisciplinary research, and clinical care programs that contribute to the health and well-being of many of Colorado’s most underserved citizens. We are invested in creating career pathways, learning and development opportunities, and people-focused infrastructure to support our workforce.

The Department of Diagnostic Sciences & Surgical Dentistry supports the School of Dental Medicine mission areas of education, research, patient care, and community engagement. The department includes the Divisions of Periodontics, Endodontics, Diagnostic Sciences, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and is committed to supporting student success, patient care, and the broader community.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Academic Services Entry Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Academic Services Professional (Intermediate):

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• One (1) year of professional experience in academic program administration, higher education, healthcare or clinical program operations, student or resident services, admissions or recruitment, or a directly related area.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

  • Substitution: An advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, faculty, residents, students, applicants, and other stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in an academic and clinical environment.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational issues and recommend process improvements.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

• Ability to learn and use business, academic, and clinical applications and technologies required to support program operations.

• Knowledge of or ability to develop knowledge of medical education, dental terminology, residency program administration, and clinic operations.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: