Derek Robinson

Specialist, University & School Relations @PDS Health

Irvine, CA, US

Managing internal and external relationships with target programs, key faculty, professors, administration, student organizations and local associations, as well as hiring managers and other key stakeholders in the designated markets -Support the PDS dental schools along with residency programs recruiting strategies by building and maintaining relationships at key programs and maintaining a pipeline of engaged student leads -Support the internal project management and execution of the University and School Relations strategy for relationship development with dental, hygiene, and dental assistant schools along with residency programs -Organize all events within the designated markets by utilizing approved digital and print promotional material, selecting venues, organizing catering and ordering promotional items Maximize event results while staying within approved budget Attend events and presentations at schools, either with or without a recruiter, current PDS-supported dental assistant, hygienist, clinician, or dentist co-presenting to increase brand awareness and application rates -Educate students, administration, faculty and industry professionals on the PDS PRIVATE PRACTICE + model at events Build relationships with members of administration and faculty at key dental schools along with residency programs as well as local association leadership and engage them in discussions around initiatives-Serve as the main point of contact for all Dental Assistant externship inquiries and as the initial point of contact for students and school personnel Coordinate participation in key local dental schools along with residency programs conferences and meetings -Provide reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends for continuous improvement -Support externship program nationwide to help ensure legal compliance with federal and state requirements while minimizing risk