Concorde Career Colleges
Dental Hygiene Program Director
Concorde Career Colleges, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
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
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 PTO 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
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
Maintain and track compliance with 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 the 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
Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of CO (required).
Master’s Degree or Dentist with background in education (required).
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 the area to be supervised; or 1 year teaching experience with the establishment of an acceptable program advisory committee (preferred).
Skills
Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development.
Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision.
Expertise in the 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 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.
Apply good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
Work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously.
Gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates to essential functions of the position.
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.
Travel required: No travel required.
Salary Range
– $120,000–$130,000 annually based on experience and education.
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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 PTO 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
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
Maintain and track compliance with 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 the 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
Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of CO (required).
Master’s Degree or Dentist with background in education (required).
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 the area to be supervised; or 1 year teaching experience with the establishment of an acceptable program advisory committee (preferred).
Skills
Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development.
Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision.
Expertise in the 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 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.
Apply good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
Work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously.
Gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates to essential functions of the position.
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.
Travel required: No travel required.
Salary Range
– $120,000–$130,000 annually based on experience and education.
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