Dental Hygiene Program Director

Concorde Career Colleges; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

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Salary $110k-$125k per year

Tuition Waiver for you and family

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Descripción de la vacante

Concorde Career Colleges is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead and advance the program, ensuring academic excellence and regulatory compliance across curriculum, accreditation activities, budgeting, and clinical partnerships. You will drive student success and maintain advisory relationships to support outcomes.

The role requires CODA-aligned curriculum oversight, robust faculty development, and strong leadership in a hospital or campus clinical education setting.

Formación

• Master's degree or DDS/DMD with educational background required.
• Degree from CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental School required.
• Minimum four (4) years of clinical experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of practical work experience in taught subject areas.
• Minimum 2,000 hours of direct patient care asRDH or with RDHs.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Curriculum development

CODA standards

Budgeting

Faculty development

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Educación

Master's degree or DDS/DMD with an educational background

CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental School degree

Descripción del empleo

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.

Position Overview

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.

Benefits You'll Love

• Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience
• 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!

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

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.
• Minimum four (4) years of practical work experience in the subject areas taught.
• Minimum 2,000 hours of direct patient care as a Registered Dental Hygienist or working alongside Registered Dental Hygienists.

Required Licensure

• Current, unencumbered Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license or Dentist license in the state where instruction occurs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead academic programs while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with CODA accreditation standards and state regulatory requirements.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum that supports student learning and licensure success.
• Supervise, coach, and develop faculty while promoting professional growth.
• Manage budgets, resources, and departmental operations effectively.
• Build strong relationships with students, faculty, clinical partners, and community stakeholders.
• Deliver engaging educational experiences that support diverse learning styles.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively through strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in dental hygiene education and patient care.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position. Employees must be able to work in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments while following all institutional safety protocols, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to campus-specific safety procedures.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.