Overview
Dental Hygiene Associate Program Director
The Associate Program Director for Dental Hygiene supports the Program Director in overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the Dental Hygiene program. This role ensures the program maintains compliance with accreditation standards, delivers high-quality education, and fosters student success.
In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -
- 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
Responsibilities
Support 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 faculty assignments, and resource allocationDevelop and maintain partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholdersActively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of program, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional networkSupport student admissions, retention, and academic advisingAddress student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues
Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomesAdvise students on academic progress and career pathwaysAssist in maintaining program accreditation by assisting with preparation for site visits and self-study reportsMonitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policies
Assisting Program Director in maintaining program documentation, including accreditation reports and assessmentsSupport implementation of assessment measures for continuous program improvementSupport program alignment with industry advancements and best practices in dental hygieneOversee the operation of on-campus or affiliated clinical sites
Establish community partnerships for service-learning opportunitiesPromote outreach initiatives to support public oral health educationMaintain effective relationships with clinical partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodiesAssist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the dental hygiene curriculumSupport faculty in instructional delivery and professional development
Participate in the on-boarding and mentoring of faculty and staffOther duties as assignedQualifications
Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA-accredited program or Dentist with background in Education (required)Minimum of four (4) years practical work in subject areas taught; and 2,000 hours in direct patient care as either Registered DH or working w / Registered DH (required)3 Years teaching experience in area to be supervised; OR 1 year teaching experience with the establishment of an acceptable program advisory committeeMinimum of two (2) leadership or administrative experience (preferred)Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development (required)Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction and mentorshipCompetence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedbackKnowledge with curriculum design and assessmentAble 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 tasksSafely ambulate and / or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersAbility to design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning stylesAbility to build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environmentAbility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practicesAbility to work collaboratively across departmentsWork is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.Local travel required (up to 10%)Salary $120,000K annually.