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Concorde Career Colleges

Private career colleges focused on healthcare training

Dental Hygiene Program Director

School Leadership & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in Missouri is required.
  • Four years of clinical experience are required.
  • A Master's degree or dentist with an education background is required; the degree must be from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited school (DH or DDS).
  • Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction is required.
  • Knowledge of Commission on Dental Accreditation accreditation standards and curriculum development is required.
  • Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision is required.
  • Expertise in the area of assignment sufficient to provide instruction is required.
  • Ability to design and deliver engaging educational content and adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles is required.
  • Ability to build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues and foster a positive learning environment is required.
  • Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback is required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues are required.
  • Ability to communicate, think, learn, reason, use computer systems to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks, and safely ambulate or maneuver on company premises is required.
  • Ability to use active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering, and category flexibility is required.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and use problem-solving and decision-making skills is required.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with essential deadlines and multiple simultaneous projects is required.
  • Ability to gain, understand, and apply information and data relevant to the essential functions of the position is required.
  • Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders is required.
  • Ability to work indoors in a climate-controlled environment on campus, safely ambulate on company premises, and follow applicable site safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
  • Maintain and track compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation standards and state regulations.
  • Manage program budgets, faculty assignments, and resource allocation.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholders.
  • Participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the program, enhance student opportunities, and build the professional network.
  • Oversee student admissions, retention, and academic advising.
  • Support students by providing 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 accreditation standards, 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 operation of on-campus or affiliated clinical sites.
  • Establish community partnerships for service-learning opportunities.
  • Promote outreach initiatives that support public oral health education.
  • Maintain effective relationships with clinical partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodies.
  • Participate in the budgeting process and manage resources effectively.
  • Establish and maintain a high-performance team of professional, motivated, and engaged staff through training, performance management, and career-development activities, leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
  • Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years of leadership or administrative experience is preferred.
  • Ability to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices is preferred.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities is preferred.

About the Company

Concorde Career Colleges

Private career colleges focused on healthcare training

Concorde Career Colleges is a private college network preparing students for healthcare and dental careers in the United States. Its schools operate under the Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute names as the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute. Programs combine online coursework with in-person laboratories and clinical experience in fields such as nursing, respiratory care and diagnostic services. The colleges focus on occupation-specific training and student support from enrollment through graduation, with institutional accreditation through career-education accrediting bodies. Formed in 1988 from an existing college division, Concorde is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.

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1988

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