Dental Hygiene Program Director

Overview

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Lead the future of dental hygiene education. 

 

The Dental Hygiene Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Concorde's Dental Hygiene program, ensuring academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional student outcomes. This leadership role oversees curriculum development, faculty performance, accreditation, clinical partnerships, budgeting, and day-to-day program operations while preparing students for successful careers in dental hygiene. 

If you're an experienced Dental Hygienist or Dentist with a passion for education and leadership, this is an opportunity to shape the next generation of oral healthcare professionals while making a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the communities we serve. 

 

Benefits You'll Love 

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde offers benefits designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth, including: 

• Tuition Waiver for you and your immediate family 

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Generous paid time off 

• Paid parental leave 

• 401(k) with Company Match 

• Pet Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Professional Development Opportunities 

• And more! 

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do 

Lead the Dental Hygiene Program 

• Provide overall leadership for the Dental Hygiene program, ensuring academic excellence and operational success.  

• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum aligned with CODA standards and industry best practices.  

• Manage departmental budgets, faculty assignments, scheduling, and program resources.  

• Monitor program performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.  

• Align the program with advancements in dental hygiene education and clinical practice. 

 

Ensure Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance 

• Maintain compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), state licensing boards, and institutional policies.  

• Lead accreditation preparation, self-studies, site visits, and regulatory reporting.  

• Implement assessment plans to support continuous quality improvement.  

• Maintain advisory committee relationships and required program documentation. 

 

Lead & Develop Faculty 

• Recruit, coach, mentor, and evaluate faculty members.  

• Foster a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing team culture.  

• Support faculty development and continuous learning.  

• Recognize and celebrate employee contributions and achievements. 

 

Support Student Success 

• Oversee admissions, advising, retention, progression, and graduation.  

• Promote an exceptional student experience through quality classroom and clinical instruction.  

• Monitor student progress and address academic concerns and grievances.  

• Support achievement of completion, licensure, certification, and employment outcomes. 

 

Build Clinical & Community Partnerships 

• Develop and maintain relationships with dental practices, clinics, healthcare organizations, and industry partners.  

• Oversee affiliated clinical education experiences and community service-learning opportunities.  

• Participate in the local dental community to strengthen the program's reputation and expand student opportunities.  

• Collaborate with advisory boards and external stakeholders. 

 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You'll Bring 

 

Required Education & Experience 

• Master's degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS/DMD) with an educational background.  

• Degree earned from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental School.  

• Minimum four (4) years of clinical experience.  

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