Program Director Dental Assistant

The Program Director Dental Assistant leads and elevates the program, ensuring strong academics, full accreditation compliance, high-quality theory and clinical training, and successful student outcomes.

Requirements

• Ensure integrity, accuracy and efficiency of academic activities including classroom, dental lab and externship.
• Oversee monitoring of and ensure appropriate responses for at risk students including those in online or blended classes.
• Advise students regarding academic progress in the department from enrollment to graduation.
• Recruit, orient and supervise faculty members for the department.
• Supervise and ensure timely and accurate student scheduling and registration.
• Ensure externship capacity of 125% of need at all times.
• Conduct all instructor observations as per policy and requirements.
• Ensure dental equipment is in proper working order and lab is sufficiently stocked with consumables at all times.
• Coordinate with the Graduate Services Director with regard to externship placement of students, job openings, potential candidates, and/or any placement updates.

Benefits

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• 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: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment