Dental Hygiene Program Director (San Diego)

Overview

Dental Hygiene Program Director

The Program Director Dental Hygiene is responsible for the overall administration, accreditation, curriculum development, faculty leadership, and student success within the Dental Hygiene program. This role ensures compliance with accreditation and licensing standards, fosters excellence in teaching and clinical education, and collaborates with faculty, students, and external stakeholders to advance the program’s mission.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love:

• Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO) : Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay—just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment : 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
  • Maintain and track compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and state regulations.
  • Manage program budgets, faculty assignments, and resource allocation.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the program, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional network.
• Oversee student admissions, retention, and academic advising.
  • Drive student experience to effectively provide students with quality education, clinical experiences, and preparation for licensure exams.
  • Address student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues.
  • Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure, and placement outcomes.
• Maintain program accreditation and prepare for site visits and self-study reports.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees, and institutional policies.
  • Implement assessment measures for continuous program improvement.
  • Manage program alignment with industry advancements and best practices in dental hygiene.
• Oversee the operation of on-campus or affiliated clinical sites.
• Establish community partnerships for service-learning opportunities.
• Promote outreach initiatives to support public oral health education.
• Maintain effective relationships with clinical partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodies.
• Participate in the budgeting process and effectively manage resources.
• Establish and maintain a high-performance team of professional, motivated, and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management, and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
• Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications

• Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state where instruction occurs (required).
• CA only - Active dental hygiene or dental license issued by DBC w/ no disciplinary actions.

Education / Experience

• Must possess a master's or higher degree or be a dentist who has a background in education.
• Must hold an active, current dental or dental hygiene license issued by the Committee or the Dental Board of California (DBC), with no disciplinary actions.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of related practical work experience (ACCSC).
• Must have two (2) years’ experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered dental hygiene or dental programs.
• If a dental hygienist, must be a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• If a dentist, must possess 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development.
• Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision.
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction.
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices.
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities.

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason.
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks.
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations.
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering, and category flexibility.
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously.
• Ability to gain, understand, and apply information and data as it relates to essential functions of the position.
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as On Campus. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• Travel Requirements : No travel required.

Salary rate range from $125,000 - $135,000 annually based on experience and education.