Program Director Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Instructor (Program Director Dental Assistant)

The Program Director Dental Assistant leads and elevates the program, ensuring strong academics, full accreditation compliance, high‑quality theory and clinical training, and successful student outcomes. This role balances operational leadership, curriculum innovation, faculty mentorship, and community partnerships. The Program Director is also responsible for implementing, monitoring, and upholding all applicable policies and procedures to ensure the effective functioning of the department.

• 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

• Ensure integrity, accuracy and efficiency of academic activities including classroom, dental lab and externship.
• Oversee monitoring of and ensure appropriate responses for at‑risk students including those in online or blended classes.
• Advise students regarding academic progress in the department from enrollment to graduation.
• Assist with student orientations.
• Recruit, orient and supervise faculty members for the department.
• Ensure appropriate, documented, and timely faculty development.
• Supervise and ensure timely and accurate student scheduling and registration.
• Supervise externship and ensure all students receive appropriate and sufficient experience.
• Maintain externship capacity of 125% of need at all times.
• Conduct all instructor observations as per policy and requirements.
• Ensure appropriate facilitation and maximum participation in both end‑of‑course student evaluations and biennial Student Satisfaction Surveys.
• Review student records for satisfactory academic progress.
• Assist with ongoing review and development of curricula.
• Complete and submit assigned reports and attend campus meetings as required.
• Assist with catalog review and ensure department is in compliance with school catalog and internal policies at all times.
• Conduct and document regular department meetings.
• Participate in school and/or Academic Affairs meetings as required.
• Serve as a substitute instructor in the classroom or lab as required.
• Organize and participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Ensure dental equipment is in proper working order and lab is sufficiently stocked with consumables at all times.
• Coordinate with the Graduate Services Director regarding externship placement of students, job openings, potential candidates, and/or any placement updates.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Director or Academic Dean.

• The Program Director must have management and communication skills and the knowledge and ability to judge instructors’ competence. The position requires a strong attention to detail and a positive professional attitude.
• 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.

• HS Diploma (or GED) and certificate of completion from an accredited postsecondary institution in relevant subject area (required).
• Associate’s degree in dental assisting (preferred).
• Must have Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certifications with Florida Radiology. If they have taken the DANB or have CDA that is the equivalent to being an Expanded Function Dental Assistant.
• Minimum three (3) years of practical work experience in dental assisting (required).
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