Dental Assisting Program Director

WVJC | UCI | EOC•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

West Virginia Junior College/East Ohio College is seeking a Dental Assisting Program Director to lead the program in coordination with the Academic Dean and Campus President. The Program Director is responsible for managing the program effectively, competently, and efficiently while advancing institutional standards for student retention, certification, externship performance, graduate placement, stakeholder satisfaction, and overall program effectiveness.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in related field.
Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in the specialty field or subject area in which the individual will teach.
At least three years of full-time occupational experience.
Current Dental Assistant registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency, or current licensure as a dentist with proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the Dental Assisting program and coordinate its day-to-day academic and operational activities.
Meet or exceed institutional retention standards through academic and personal coaching, strong student relationships, curriculum improvement, online course maintenance, and participation in retention meetings.
Meet or exceed certification examination participation and pass-rate standards through student coaching, certification preparation, curriculum enhancement, and participation in certification meetings.
Manage program externships by helping establish and maintain affiliate sites, assisting with student placement, setting expectations, monitoring progress, and evaluating the externship experience.
Support strong participation and satisfaction among students, graduates, externship affiliates, and employers.
Meet or exceed placement standards through career coaching, relationship building, curriculum enhancement, and coordination with the Career Management Department.
Teach courses within the program as assigned.
Maintain an active and effective Program Advisory Board.
Develop, maintain, and implement a current Program Effectiveness Plan.
Participate in meetings, professional development, and in-service activities as directed.
Maintain high ethical and professional standards and comply with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.