Dental Assistant Program Director - FL

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Job description

Overview:
SUMMARY
The Program Director manages faculty and other academic staff and ensures effective
leadership of his or her department and students. In addition, the Program Director is
responsible for all applicable accreditation commission standards or agency regulations as well
as all programmatic outcomes. The Program Director is also required to implement, monitor,
and uphold all applicable policies and procedures to ensure effective functioning of the
department. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold
Concorde's Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork,
customer service, and achievement.

Responsibilities:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Set the example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for program staff and students

Ensure academic quality of the instruction provided to the students

Participate in student, campus, and community activities as required

Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of Concorde, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional network

Responsible for recruiting, training, orienting, and supervising faculty members for the department

Ensure faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment that is conducive to learning, and focused on student satisfaction and positive results

Participate in and document ongoing faculty and professional development activities including any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that may be required for certification or licensure where required by law. This also includes ensuring these activities are occurring and documented for faculty

Adhere to Concorde policies and accreditor standards

Ensure the safety of the department meets legal and regulatory guidelines and standards of the program

Conduct and document regular department staff/faculty meetings

Ensure faculty files are maintained and complete as per the Academic Dean's requirements

Assist with ongoing review and development of program curriculum

Ensure that all appropriate surveys are conducted timely and reviewed effectively

Provide regular performance feedback, including formal classroom observations, to all faculty as appropriate and be open to coaching from Academic Dean

Advise, coach and mentor students as appropriate and necessary

Provide support and supervision to ensure programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes are met

Ensure compliance with all requirements of programmatic and institutional accreditors including advisory committee meetings, scheduled and unannounced visits, annual reports, self-studies, and response

Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling

Assist with and attend graduation as requested

Teach classes as and when necessary and as permitted by any programmatic accreditor

Assist with student orientations

Participate in the budgeting process and supervise procurement to ensure that program needs are met

Review and assist with implementation of the Satisfactory Academic Progress process, including grade audits and timely completion of student advising

Perform other duties, as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• All program faculty and staff

Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
• Faculty must have a minimum of three years of related practical work experience in the
occupational field associated with the training provided (ACCSC).
• Instructors shall have completed post-secondary training in either a state licensed school or
college accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of
Education (i.e. at least a diploma). (FLORIDA)

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