Assistant Director of Clinical and Laboratory Operations

Overview

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.

What You'll Do

The Assistant Director of Clinical & Laboratory Operations serves as the Deputy to the Senior Director of Clinical & Educational Operations, providing executive-level oversight of clinical support services and educational laboratories while maintaining advisory connections across all other operational divisions. This role ensures continuity of leadership, acting as the Senior Director's designee in school-wide meetings, committees, and governance forums, and provides stability and direction during leadership absences. The Assistant Director directly supervises the Manager of Clinical Support Services and Laboratory Coordinators. Through these leaders, the role indirectly supports approximately 50 staff members including dental assistants, hygienists, and laboratory personnel. By coordinating staffing, mentoring managers, and aligning workflows with institutional priorities, the Assistant Director advances the dual mission of delivering high-quality patient care and supporting academic programs. This position is designed to serve as a strategic advisor and operational integrator, bridging gaps between units, aligning compliance-critical functions, and ensuring that clinical support and laboratory operations are seamlessly embedded into the academic and clinical framework of the school.

Responsibilities include :

Leadership & Workforce Oversight

• Supervise the Manager of Clinical Support Services and four Laboratory Coordinators, indirectly overseeing about 50 staff.
• Build leadership capacity among managers through mentoring in scheduling, resource allocation, performance management, and compliance.
• Advise on workforce planning, succession management, and workload distribution across shifts as deputy to the Senior Director, ensuring operational continuity and a strong culture of accountability.

Laboratory Operations

Clinical Support Services Oversight

Advisory & Cross-Departmental Integration

Other Duties

What We're Looking For

Application Instructions :

To receive full consideration, applicants should apply online and include : 1.) A resume 2.) A cover letter that addresses :

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range

Minimum $141,000.00, Midpoint $176,300.00, Maximum $211,500.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.