Dental Hygiene Program Director

Summary

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the academic integrity and operational success of their assigned program(s), including curriculum development, faculty management, student outcomes, accreditation compliance, and overall program performance. This position plays a key role in student retention and success, while also ensuring that educational programs meet institutional and accreditation standards. The Program Director will ensure that faculty are well-qualified and equipped to deliver quality education and may also teach courses as part of their duties.

The position also involves managing resources, developing external partnerships for clinical rotations, and ensuring continuous program improvement based on assessment data from a variety of metrics.

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the academic integrity and operational success of their assigned program(s), including curriculum development, faculty management, student outcomes, accreditation compliance, and overall program performance. This position plays a key role in student retention and success, while also ensuring that educational programs meet institutional and accreditation standards. The Program Director will ensure that faculty are well-qualified and equipped to deliver quality education and may also teach courses as part of their duties.

The position also involves managing resources, developing external partnerships for clinical rotations, and ensuring continuous program improvement based on assessment data from a variety of metrics.

The starting pay range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000 annually.

• Ensures faculty qualifications, licensure, and work experience meet program standards.
• Assists in faculty recruitment, selection, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.
• Develops academic schedules, conducts faculty evaluations, and participates in classroom observations.
• Coordinates faculty activities and ensures they adhere to curriculum standards and best practices.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates faculty, ensuring quality instructional delivery.
• Acts as a mentor for faculty, providing support and guidance to help them improve their teaching techniques.
• Ensures faculty meet ongoing professional development requirements and performance standards.
• Manages academic program compliance with college policies, accreditation standards, and industry regulations.
• Develops and implements retention strategies to enhance student success; monitors student progress including those on leave of absence and in clinicals/externships.
• Oversees externship and clinical site placements, ensuring they meet program requirements.
• Maintains and manages program-specific equipment, supplies, textbooks, and materials.
• Monitors and assesses course and program outcomes, student retention, graduation rates, licensure exam pass rates, and other performance metrics; develops and implements improvement plans as needed.
• Organizes and facilitates advisory committee meetings, faculty meetings, and curriculum review sessions.
• Prepares and submits accreditation documentation accurately and timely.
• Leads program-level training for faculty, providing support and resources to improve teaching practices.
• Participates in college governance committees, and professional development activities.

• Participates in the student recruitment and selection process.
• Teaches assigned courses.
• Assesses student learning outcomes (SLOs) and monitors course effectiveness.
• Provides feedback to students, facilitating continuous improvement.
• Offers additional student support, including tutoring and communication regarding attendance or academic concerns.
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