Dental Assistant Program Director

The Dental Assisting/Assistant Program Director manages the instructors and the educational activities of the department and all students, classes and labs. The Program Director is also responsible for any applicable accreditation commission standards or agency regulations as well as all school policies and procedures including those stated in the catalog or available internally on the company Intranet.

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 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

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Ensure integrity, accuracy and efficiency of academic activities including classroom, dental lab and externship.
• Oversee monitoring of and ensure appropriate responses for at risk students including those in online or blended classes.
• Advise students regarding academic progress in the department from enrollment to graduation.
• Assist with student orientations.
• Responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising faculty members for the department.
• Ensure appropriate, documented, and timely faculty development.
• Supervise and ensure timely and accurate student scheduling and registration.
• Supervise externship and ensure all students receive appropriate and sufficient experience.
• Ensure externship capacity of 125% of need at all times.
• Conduct all instructor observations as per policy and requirements.
• Ensure appropriate facilitation and maximum participation in both end-of-course student evaluations and biennial Student Satisfaction Surveys.
• Review student records for satisfactory academic progress.
• Assist with ongoing review and development of curricula.
• Complete and submit assigned reports and attend campus meetings as required.
• Assist with catalog review and ensure department is in compliance with school catalog and internal policies at all times.
• Complete and submit assigned reports and conduct and document regular department meetings.
• Participate in school and/or Academic Affairs meetings as required.
• Serve as a substitute instructor in the classroom or lab as required.
• Organize and participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Ensure dental equipment is in proper working order and lab is sufficiently stocked with consumables at all times.
• Coordinate with the Graduate Services Director with regard to externship placement of students, job openings, potential candidates, and/or any placement updates.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campus Director or Academic Dean.

OTHER COMMENTS/REQUIREMENTS

• The Program Director must have management and communication skills and the knowledge and ability to judge instructors’ competence. The position requires a strong attention to detail and a positive professional attitude.
• Establish/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 metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Current CPR card

STATE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS - FLORIDA

• Must have Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certifications with Florida Radiology. If they have taken the DANB or have CDA that is the equivalent to being an Expanded Function Dental Assistant.
• Diploma required; Instructors shall have completed post-secondary training in either a state licensed school or college accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Minimum 3 year's related practical work experience in the occupational field associated with the training.

• Familiarity with computer applications including those used to manage dental offices.
• Preference given to candidate with experience in using online Learning Management System(s) to support education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • 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