Date Posted:
May 12, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Federal Government Relations – Higher Education
Office/Company:
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06507
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$130,000.00 – $143,000.00 per year
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is looking to add a talented Director of Federal Government Relations – Higher Education to its team.Track federal legislation, rules, and regulations that affect dental education and dental and craniofacial research.Minimum of six years of relevant experience and a master’s degree.
Responsibilities:
• Track federal legislation, rules, and regulations that affect dental education and dental and craniofacial research.
• Monitor and advocate on topics related to higher education legislation, rules, and regulations affecting dental education and dental craniofacial research.
• Assist in advocating for funding for programs of interest affecting dental education.
• Develop, implement, and direct communication strategies for federal grassroots advocacy information in written and oral form for ADEA members.
• Develop and produce communication vehicles to inform members of federal issues affecting dental education through contributions to newsletters including the ADEA Advocate, the ADEA Bulletin of Dental Education, ADEA Action Alerts, and special reports.
• Participate in quarterly AGR virtual communication with members to provide updates on legislative issues, proposed or final rules and regulations, and federal judicial proceedings affecting the oral health community.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience and a master’s degree.
• A law degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Congress or a federal agency, particularly with higher education regulations or legislation.
• Mastery of the legislative and/or regulatory education processes.
• Self‑motivated, confident, detail‑oriented individual with excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
