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Carrington College · 1 month ago

Dental Hygiene Program Director

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

Carrington College is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director responsible for overseeing academic programs and ensuring student success. The role includes managing faculty, developing retention strategies, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Teach courses in a Term or Terms

Develop, implement, and conduct assessments on program and course student learning outcomes

Coordinate faculty activities and trainings

Coordinate faculty scheduling within the program

Assist with selection and the interview process of faculty within the program

Develop and evaluate sites for clinical education, externship and preceptor ship as applicable

Maintain faculty substitute listings and current contact information for the program

Coordinate new faculty orientation and program-specific orientations for students in their program

Conduct assessments of all class sessions of the program as required by policy

Maintain and manage a sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies in an excel spreadsheet

Prepare requests for equipment & supplies for the program

Coordinate textbook orders for the program

Facilitate monthly programmatic faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, curriculum review meetings. This includes a published agenda and minutes of the meetings

Maintain copies of current curriculum for the program, including course objectives, syllabi and daily lesson plans for each course

Coordinate renewals and maintain copies of current licensure, certifications, etc. as required for faculty in the program

The position possesses direct responsibility for meeting all programmatic accreditation regulations and submitting required accreditation documentation accurately and on time and to the appropriate personnel

Prepares accreditation reports, reviews, etc. as required by the program

Maintain records, reports, examinations, data, fees, and other program specific items as required by the college, accreditation, or governmental agencies

Participates as assigned in related admissions and employment services activities

Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable institutional, governmental and accreditation standards

Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable governmental and accreditation standards

Completes other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's degreeRegistered Dental HygienistBLS for healthcare providerInfection Control CertificationCA Dental Practice Act CertificationClinical practice experience