Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator

benefits

• dental insurance
• health insurance
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• vision insurance

welcome to grayson college. Grayson college is in the heart of grayson county and provides a vital link for higher education. Gc offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

dental hygiene program coordinator

role

full-time position. Serves as the program administrator for the dental hygiene program and is responsible for managing day to day operations. Serves as a liaison between the program and the college system and community. Directs and administers activities of the program in support of policies, goals, and objectives of the program and of the college. Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the dental hygiene program in accordance with the academic standards and rules and regulations of grayson college, the commission on dental accreditation, and the texas state board of registered dental hygienists.

this position has release time to perform the administrative responsibilities of the position. Reports to the dean of health science.

the salary for this position is based on the grayson college  faculty salary scale, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

• medical, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability insurances available
• medical premiums covered by grayson college for ft employee only
• sick leave accrual - 2 weeks per year
• personal leave - 2 days for ft employees per year
• holidays - labor day, thanksgiving break, winter break, martin luther king jr. Day, spring break, memorial day, juneteenth, and independence day
• tuition - ft employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full grayson college tuition amount.

administration = 50%

• provide strategic leadership and oversight for the dental hygiene program, ensuring alignment with college mission, accreditation standards, and community needs.
• develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, policies, and procedures to maintain program quality and compliance.
• ensure adherence to coda standards, state dental board regulations, and institutional policies.
• prepare and maintain program accreditation documentation; lead site visit preparation and reporting.
• assist in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating full-time and adjunct faculty.
• provide leadership for faculty professional development, continuing education, and teaching excellence.
• ensure compliance with osha, cdc, radiation safety, and infection control standards.
• oversee faculty and student credentialing, cpr certification, immunization compliance, and background checks.
• monitor clinic quality assurance and risk management processes.
• assist in the development and management of program budget
• purchase and maintain equipment and supplies
• maintain clinic productivity and operational sustainability

institutional support = 5%

• collaborate with academic leadership, student services, admissions, and workforce development departments.
• participate in college committees and contribute to institutional strategic planning.
• support initiatives related to diversity, equity, and student success.

curriculum & instruction = 25%

• oversee curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement to ensure current, evidence-based dental hygiene practice and educational standards.
• assign teaching load, schedule courses, and support faculty in instructional planning.
• coordinate and supervise student learning experiences in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• evaluate student progress and recommend students for graduation and licensure eligibility.

student support = 10%

• provide academic advising, mentorship, and support for dental hygiene students.
• support student recruitment, admissions, and retention strategies.
• foster a…