Dental Hygiene Program Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state where instruction occurs (required)
• Master's Degree or Dentist w/ Background in Education
• Degree must be from a CODA-accredited school (DH or DDS)
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• 4 Years of practical work in subject areas taught; AND 2,000 Hours in direct patient care as either Registered DH or working w/ Registered DH
• 4 years clinical experience
• Active dental hygiene or dental license issued by DBC w/ no disciplinary actions
• Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development
• Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
• Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) leadership or administrative experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
• Maintain and track compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and state regulations
• Manage program budgets, faculty assignments, and resource allocation
• Develop and maintain partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholders
• Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of program, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional network
• Oversee student admissions, retention, and academic advising
• Drive student experience to effectively provide students with quality education, clinical experiences, and preparation for licensure exams
• Address student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues
• Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes
• Maintain program accreditation and prepare for site visits and self-study reports
• Monitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policies
• Implement assessment measures for continuous program improvement
• Manage program alignment with industry advancements and best practices in dental hygiene
• Oversee the operation of on-campus or affiliated clinical sites
• Establish community partnerships for service-learning opportunities
• Promote outreach initiatives to support public oral health education
• Maintain effective relationships with clinical partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodies
• Participate in the budgeting process and effectively manager resource
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment