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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Curriculum & Program Developer for Dental Assisting – Certificate Program

As Assigned, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65/hr - $65/hr

3+ years exp

Olympic College is dedicated to expanding access to healthcare education, and they are seeking a Curriculum & Program Developer for the Dental Assisting Certificate Program. The role involves planning, designing, and implementing a new certificate program that meets accreditation standards and workforce needs, while fostering an inclusive educational environment.

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Responsibilities

Design program structure, including certificate/degree pathways, course sequencing, and program outcomes

Align program with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and state regulations

Collaborate with instructional leadership to define curriculum maps, credit hours, and instructional modalities

Draft course descriptions, student learning outcomes, syllabi templates, and instructional objectives

Integrate current best practices in dental assisting, infection control, radiography, ethics, and chairside assisting

Recommend instructional materials, simulation and lab needs, and assessment tools

Prepare documentation for program approval by internal curriculum committees and external bodies (e.g., SBCTC, CODA)

Assist in writing policies related to admissions, progression, grading, and clinical requirements

Support the creation of student and faculty handbooks in alignment with accrediting body requirements

Participate in a Program Advisory Committee consisting of local dental professionals, faculty, and community members

Facilitate meetings to ensure alignment of curriculum with industry needs and employer expectations

Support obtaining clinical affiliation agreements with local dental practices for student externships

Provide input on equipment and supply needs for didactic and clinical lab spaces

Recommend simulation models, dental chairs, radiographic units, and sterilization tools in compliance with regulatory standards

Work closely with Administrative Dean(s), workforce development, divisions, departments including curriculum, finance, facilities, and human resources

Provide regular progress reports to the Healthcare Division Dean and participate in institutional planning meetings

Support grant writing and reporting as applicable to program development funding

Qualification

Curriculum developmentDental Assisting experienceCDA credentialProgram designCODA accreditation knowledgeProject managementCollaboration skillsCommunication skills