Academic & Industry Rel Mgr

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute the dental student academic recruitment strategy by planning, coordinating, and hosting recruitment events at dental schools and residency programs to generate and convert student leads. 

• Plan and attend trade shows and vendor fairs to identify and convert dental student leads and residents as part of a broader industry engagement strategy. 

• Coordinate and host dental school events, including prescreening candidates and forwarding top talent to the dentist recruitment team post events. 

• Collaborate within a pod structure, maintaining regular communication with the Talent Acquisition Manager and Talent Acquisition Strategist to deliver high-quality candidate leads and co-develop engagement strategies across both active and legacy pipelines. 

• Communicate recruitment strategy, market snapshots, and upcoming event insights to the pod regularly and to relevant leadership across the Talent Funnel. 

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition partners, Operations, Aspen team dentists, and the dentist recruitment team to coordinate participation in recruitment events. 

• Frequently and consistently document candidate engagement in Phenom to provide visibility into candidate progress and nurture streams within your funnel. 

• Apply project management skills to plan, budget, execute, and deliver on individual and team initiatives using appropriate systems and tools. 

• Execute, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruitment activities and outcomes. 

• Prepare and deliver written and verbal communications across a variety of platforms to inform and influence candidates, internal teams, and field leadership. 

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Aspen Dental Management, Inc.’s structure and its role as a support services provider for independently owned and operated practices. 

• Actively contribute to the growth and success of the Academic and Talent Acquisition teams by sharing insights, collaborating on strategy, and supporting key initiatives. 

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. 

• Availability for overnight travel 50–75% of the time; remaining work is remote. Candidates should reside within the designated territory. 

• Must be a competent and self-motivated remote worker—able to lead, learn, strategize, and take full ownership of goals and territory. 

• Strong project ideation and execution skills—must be able to initiate and complete new projects independently. 

• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences in various settings. 

• Experience using Phenom or similar recruiting systems is preferred.