Dental Assistant Program Director
United States
Full Time
1 week ago
No H1B
Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Hire, train, and evaluate instructional staff
- Oversee curriculum development and implementation
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accrediting body requirements
- Monitor student performance, retention, and satisfaction
- Coordinate externship and lab activities across campus locations
- Support student advising and academic success in collaboration with the student success team
- Conduct regular faculty meetings and training sessions
- Maintain accurate program and student records
- Collaborate with leadership on program planning, evaluation, and improvement
- Represent the program in community and professional settings
Requirements
- Certified or Registered Dental Assistant (CDA or RDA) or licensed dentist
- Demonstrated field experience in dental assisting
- Prior teaching or program administration experience preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of curriculum development and student assessment best practices
- Must meet ABHES Chapter VIII and TWC requirements
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package