Concorde Career College
Dental Hygiene Program Director
Concorde Career College, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Dental Hygiene Program Director
Job Locations: US-CO-Aurora
Job ID: 2025-9296
Overview The 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.
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
Responsibilities Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables
Oversee 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 program budgets, 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
Oversee student admissions, retention, and academic advising.
Drive student experience to effectively provide students with quality education, clinical experiences, and preparation for licensure exams
Address student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues
Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes
Maintain program accreditation and prepare for site visits and self-study reports.
Monitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policies
Implement assessment measures for continuous program improvement
Manage 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
Participate in the budgeting process and effectively manage resources
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
Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Licenses / Certifications
Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of CO (required)
Education / Experience
Master's Degree or Dentist w/ Background in Education; Degree must be from a CODA-accredited school (DH or DDS) (required).
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
Minimum of three (3) leadership or administrative experience (preferred)
4 years clinical experience
3 Years teaching experience in area to be supervised; or 1 year teaching experience with the establishment of an acceptable program advisory committee
Skills
Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development
Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
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 to essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work Environment
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. 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 Requirements
No travel required
Salary range from $120,000–130,000k annually based on experience and education.
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Job ID: 2025-9296
Overview The 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.
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
Responsibilities Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables
Oversee 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 program budgets, 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
Oversee student admissions, retention, and academic advising.
Drive student experience to effectively provide students with quality education, clinical experiences, and preparation for licensure exams
Address student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues
Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes
Maintain program accreditation and prepare for site visits and self-study reports.
Monitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policies
Implement assessment measures for continuous program improvement
Manage 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
Participate in the budgeting process and effectively manage resources
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
Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Licenses / Certifications
Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of CO (required)
Education / Experience
Master's Degree or Dentist w/ Background in Education; Degree must be from a CODA-accredited school (DH or DDS) (required).
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
Minimum of three (3) leadership or administrative experience (preferred)
4 years clinical experience
3 Years teaching experience in area to be supervised; or 1 year teaching experience with the establishment of an acceptable program advisory committee
Skills
Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development
Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
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 to essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work Environment
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. 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 Requirements
No travel required
Salary range from $120,000–130,000k annually based on experience and education.
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