Dental Hygiene Program Director

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This role ensures compliance with accreditation and licensing standards, fosters excellence in teaching and clinical education, and collaborates with faculty, students, and external stakeholders to advance the program’s mission.

• Tuition Waiver: enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family 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

• 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 manage resources
• Establish/maintain a high‑performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career‑development activities; lead them to achieve business results and performance metrics
• Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

• Active dental hygiene or dental license issued by DBC with no disciplinary actions

• Master’s Degree or Dentist with background in education, degree must be from a CODA‑accredited school (DH or DDS)
• 4 years of practical work in Dental Hygiene
• Must have two (2) years’ experience teaching in pre‑ or post‑licensure registered dental hygiene or dental programs
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• Minimum of three (3) leadership or administrative experience (preferred)

• 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…