Dental Hygiene Program Director
$120–$125,000 year
On-siteNorth Hollywood, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee curriculum development, faculty leadership, and student success within the Dental Hygiene program while ensuring compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and state regulations. Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and clinical site operations to drive student retention, licensure outcomes, and preparation for exams. Develop partnerships with dental professionals and industry stakeholders to advance the program's mission and promote public oral health education. This role supports a CODA-accredited program at Concorde, offering a tuition waiver for the employee and family after six months, alongside competitive benefits including 50% retirement matching, paid parental leave, and health coverage.
Required Qualifications
- Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state where instruction occurs
- Active dental hygiene or dental license issued by DBC w/ no disciplinary actions
- Master's Degree or Dentist w/ Background in Education
- Degree must be from a CODA-accredited school (DH or DDS)
- 4 Years of practical work in subject areas taught
- 2,000 Hours in direct patient care as either Registered DH or working w/ Registered DH
- Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction
- 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
- Able and willing to: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
- Able and willing to: Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
- Able and willing to: Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
- Able and willing to: Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Able and willing to: Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
- Able and willing to: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
- Able and willing to: Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
- Able and willing to: Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) leadership or administrative experience
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