Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Coordinator

Community College System of New Hampshire•Concord, CA

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About The Position

The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program Coordinator coordinates EFDA course offerings, ensuring alignment with NH Dental Certification Regulations and national standards, with responsibility for curriculum development, class preparation, attendee management, providing clinical and didactic instruction. And collaborating with Workforce Education on scheduling, supplies, and certification processes. This position shall report to the Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at NHTI, Concords Community College.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent credential and training in dental technology, dental assisting, or related discipline.
Four years experience as a dental assistant, or as an instructor within the discipline of dental technology or dental assisting.
Dental Assistant and EFDA certification required.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in dental assisting or dental hygiene desired.
Familiarity with the learning management systems (e.g. CANVAS) and experience in developing both clinical and didactic educational programs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with instructors and Workforce Education staff to deliver high-quality instruction.

Responsibilities

Schedules annual EFDA course offerings in collaboration with Workforce Education.
Manages class preparation, including supply procurement and order tracking.
Identifies, recommends, and schedules supervising dentists and hygienists for clinical instruction.
Revises and updates the EFDA curriculum to reflect current best practices and scheduling needs.
Coordinates clinical curriculum with online didactic components, including readings, video demonstrations, quizzes, and discussions in CANVAS.
Facilitates asynchronous and synchronous lessons and activities during EFDA course sessions.
Oversees applicant packet management, tracks progress, and coordinates registration and payment processes with Workforce Education.
Tracks and approves candidates' clinical requirements, ensuring appropriate dentist sign-offs and completion documentation.
Approves certifications and collaborates with Workforce Education for certificate creation and distribution.
Responds to inquiries and assesses student satisfaction, instructor effectiveness, and program quality.
Coordinates all aspects of the dental continuing education program, including customer inquiries, instructional materials, course logistics, and student and instructor support.
Reviews instructional materials and oversees the course evaluation process.
Collaborates with the Workforce Education Director for long-term planning and needs assessment to ensure program sustainability and growth.
Complies with all college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.