Dental Hygiene Program Director - **Onsite in Ft. ...
Universal Technical Institute - Overland Park, KS
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***This position will be onsite in Ft. Myers, FL****The Program Director manages faculty and other academic staff and ensures effective leadership of hisor her department and students. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for all applicableaccreditation commission standards or agency regulations as well as all programmatic outcomes. TheProgram Director is also required to implement, monitor, and uphold all applicable policies andprocedures to ensure effective functioning of the department. All Concorde associates are required todisplay professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual,integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.Set the example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for program staff andstudentsEnsure academic quality of the instruction provided to the studentsParticipate in student, campus, and community activities as requiredActively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of Concorde, enhancestudent opportunity, and build the professional networkResponsible for recruiting, training, orienting, and supervising faculty members for the departmentEnsure faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within arespectful environment that is conducive to learning, and focused on student satisfaction andpositive resultsParticipate in and document ongoing faculty and professional development activities including anyContinuing Education Units (CEUs) that may be required for certification or licensure where requiredby law. This also includes ensuring these activities are occurring and documented for facultyAdhere to Concorde policies and accreditor standardsEnsure the safety of the department meets legal and regulatory guidelines and standards of theprogramConduct and document regular department staff/faculty meetingsEnsure faculty files are maintained and complete as per the Academic Dean’s requirementsAssist with ongoing review and development of program curriculumEnsure that all appropriate surveys are conducted timely and reviewed effectivelyProvide regular performance feedback, including formal classroom observations, to all faculty asappropriate and be open to coaching from Academic DeanAdvise, coach and mentor students as appropriate and necessaryProvide support and supervision to ensure programmatic and institutional completion, licensure andplacement outcomes are metEnsure compliance with all requirements of programmatic and institutional accreditors including advisory committee meetings, scheduled and unannounced visits, annual reports, self-studies, and responseReview and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty schedulingAssist with and attend graduation as requestedTeach classes as and when necessary and as permitted by any programmatic accreditorAssist with student orientationsParticipate in the budgeting process and supervise procurement to ensure that program needs are metReview and assist with implementation of the Satisfactory Academic Progress process, including grade audits and timely completion of student advisingPerform other duties, as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY• All program faculty and staff• Must have a full-time appointment as defined by the institution, whose primary responsibility is for operation, supervision, evaluation, and revision of the program• Must have the authority and responsibility necessary to fulfill program goals including curriculum development, evaluation and revision faculty recruitment, assignments, and supervision; input into faculty evaluation; initiation of program or department in-service and faculty development; assessing, planning, and operating program facilities; input into budget preparation and fiscal administration, coordination, evaluation, and participation in determining admission criteria and procedures as well as student promotion and retention criteria.• Must be a dental hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and possess a masters or higher degree, OR a dentist who has a background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals.• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (required within 30 days of employment)• Management experience required• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Knowledge and ability to judge instructors’ competence and effectiveness• This position requires a strong attention to detail and a positive, professional outlookEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerConcorde Career Colleges is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion or belief, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.
Created: 2024-09-07