Dental Hygiene Program Director

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Oversee the academic program(s) including student experience and success: develop and implement retention strategies; manage active students, students on leave of absences, NS/TO, and externship students. Provide management and support for faculty, oversee externship quality and clinical site volume, and ensure academic quality. Conduct classroom observations, provide faculty feedback, participate in program review, analyze student learning outcome (SLO) data, and develop improvement plans.

Cascade information to faculty and hold program‑specific training. May devote required time to classroom teaching; the remainder of the assignment focuses on administrative oversight.

Starting pay range: $ – $ annually.

• Teach courses in a Term or Terms.
• Develop, implement, and conduct assessments on program and course student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate faculty activities and trainings.
• Coordinate faculty scheduling within the program.
• Assist with selection and interview process of faculty within the program.
• Develop and evaluate sites for clinical education, externship and pre‑appointment as applicable.
• Maintain faculty substitute listings and current contact information for the program.
• Coordinate new faculty orientation and program‑specific orientations for students in the program.
• Conduct assessments of all class sessions of the program as required by policy.
• Maintain and manage a sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Prepare requests for equipment & supplies for the program.
• Coordinate textbook orders for the program.
• Facilitate monthly programmatic faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, curriculum review meetings. Include published agenda and minutes of the meetings.
• Maintain copies of current curriculum for the program, including course objectives, syllabi, and daily lesson plans for each course.
• Coordinate renewals and maintain copies of current licensure, certifications, etc. required for faculty in the program.
• Hold direct responsibility for meeting all programmatic accreditation regulations and submitting required accreditation documentation accurately, on time and to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accreditation reports, reviews, etc. required by the program.
• Maintain records, reports, examinations, data, fees, and other program‑specific items required by the college, accreditation, or governmental agencies.
• Participate as assigned in related admissions and employment services activities.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable institutional, governmental and accreditation standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Integrity and Ethics – Demonstrates personal integrity, serves as a positive example, follows through on commitments, treats people with respect, and upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect regardless of status, accepts responsibility and follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Responds to change, learns new ways of working, and adapts approach and demeanor to shifting demands.
• Organization Support – Supports organizational goals and values, is aware of time frames, prioritizes needs, and fosters collaboration across the institution.
• Communication – Develops and delivers clear communication tailored to different audiences, listens to others, and allows them to express their point.

• Deliver Results – Consistently achieves results within established timelines and shows resilience when faced with obstacles.
• Management Excellence – Includes staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitates process improvement, provides performance feedback, develops skills, encourages growth, and aligns work with strategic goals.
• Leadership – Inspires and motivates others, influences actions and opinions, accepts and provides feedback,…