Dental Hygiene Program Director

Dental Hygiene Program DirectorThe Program Director Dental Hygiene is responsible for the overall administration, accreditation, curriculum development, faculty leadership, and student success within the Dental Hygiene program. 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.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 campusesPaid 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 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new babyCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employmentPrincipal Accountabilities & DeliverablesOversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.Maintain and track compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and state regulationsManage program budgets, 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 networkOversee student admissions, retention, and academic advisingDrive student experience to effectively provide students with quality education, clinical experiences, and preparation for licensure examsAddress student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issuesProvide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomesMaintain program accreditation and prepare for site visits and self-study reportsMonitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policiesImplement assessment measures for continuous program improvementManage program alignment with industry advancements and best practices in dental hygieneOversee the operation of on-campus or affiliated clinical sitesEstablish community partnerships for service-learning opportunitiesPromote outreach initiatives to support public oral health educationMaintain effective relationships with clinical partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodiesParticipate in the budgeting process and effectively manager resourceEstablish/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 metricsRecognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievementsOther duties as assignedLicenses / CertificationsUnencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of MO.Education / Experience4 years clinical experienceMaster'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)Minimum of three (3) leadership or administrative experience (preferred)SkillsKnowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum developmentProficiency in budget management and faculty supervisionExpertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instructionDesign and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning stylesBuild rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environmentFlexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practicesCompetence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedbackExcellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleaguesCommitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunitiesStandard AbilitiesAble and willing to:Communicate, think, learn, and reasonUse 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 stakeholdersWork EnvironmentWork 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. 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.Travel RequirementsNo travel required