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Concorde Career Colleges · 4 weeks ago

Associate Program Director Dental Hygiene

Aurora, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

Concorde Career Colleges is seeking an Associate Program Director for Dental Hygiene to support the Program Director in overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the Dental Hygiene program. This role focuses on maintaining compliance with accreditation standards, delivering high-quality education, and fostering student success.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Support 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 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

Support student admissions, retention, and academic advising

Address student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues

Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes

Advise students on academic progress and career pathways

Assist in maintaining program accreditation by assisting with preparation for site visits and self-study reports

Monitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policies

Assisting Program Director in maintaining program documentation, including accreditation reports and assessments

Support implementation of assessment measures for continuous program improvement

Support 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

Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the dental hygiene curriculum

Support faculty in instructional delivery and professional development

Participate in the on-boarding and mentoring of faculty and staff

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's Degree in Dental HygieneCODA standardsDental hygiene education experienceCurriculum developmentLeadership experienceEvaluating student performanceBuilding rapportCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA-accredited program or Dentist with background in Education

Minimum of four (4) years practical work in subject areas taught; and 2,000 hours in direct patient care as either Registered DH or working w/ Registered DH

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in dental hygiene education

Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction

Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development

Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction and mentorship

Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback

Knowledge with curriculum design and assessment

Able and willing to communicate, think, learn, and reason

Able and willing to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks

Able and willing to safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations

Able and willing to demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Ability to design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles

Ability to build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment

Ability to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices

Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Work 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 or On site; 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

Local travel required (up to 10%)

Preferred

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in dental hygiene education

Minimum of two (2) leadership or administrative experience

Benefits

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

Company

Concorde Career Colleges

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At 17 campuses nationwide, Concorde prepares committed students for successful employment in a rewarding health care profession through high-caliber training, real-world experience and student-centered support.

Founded in 1983

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees