Dental Assisting Program Director: Lead Student Success & Placements

WVJC | UCI | EOC; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Junior College / East Ohio College seeks a Dental Assisting Program Director to lead the program with the Academic Dean and Campus President, advancing student retention, certification and externship performance. The role focuses on program effectiveness, affiliate externships, and regulatory compliance across campuses.

You will manage day‑to‑day operations, coordinate with the Career Management Department, teach courses as assigned, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is not required but preferred in related field; at least an associate or higher.
• Graduation from an accredited program recognized by US DOE or CHEA in the teaching specialty.
• Minimum of three years of full‑time occupational experience.
• Current Dental Assistant registration/certification or DDS licensure with four‑/six‑hand dentistry proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dental Assisting program and coordinate its day‑to‑day academic and operational activities.
• Meet retention standards through coaching, student relationships, curriculum updates, and course maintenance.
• Drive certification exam participation and pass rates via coaching and curriculum enhancements.
• Oversee externships with affiliate sites and monitor student placement and progress.
• Support stakeholders including students, graduates, externship sites, and employers; ensure placement success.
• Teach program courses as assigned and maintain an active Program Advisory Board.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a Program Effectiveness Plan; participate in professional development and meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Student coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Online course platforms

Education

Associate degree or higher

Accredited program Graduation

Three years occupational experience

Dental Assistant registration or licensure

Job description

West Virginia Junior College / East Ohio College seeks a Dental Assisting Program Director to lead the program with the Academic Dean and Campus President, advancing student retention, certification and externship performance. The role focuses on program effectiveness, affiliate externships, and regulatory compliance across campuses.

You will manage day‑to‑day operations, coordinate with the Career Management Department, teach courses as assigned, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to