Dental Hygiene Program Director: Lead Curriculum & Impact

Concorde Career Colleges; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead the program’s curriculum, accreditation readiness, and faculty development. The role emphasizes compliance with CODA standards, budgeting, and external partnerships to support student success and licensure outcomes.

The director will collaborate across clinical sites and the college community, driving continuous improvement and program excellence in dental hygiene education.

Qualifications

• CODA standards and curriculum development knowledge.
• Budget management and faculty supervision.
• Ability to design engaging instructional content and adapt to diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure CODA and state licensing compliance and prepare for site visits.
• Manage program budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Build partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead student admissions, retention, and academic advising.

Skills

CODA standards knowledge

Budget management

Faculty supervision

Instructional design

Student engagement

Learning-styles adaptation

Communication skills

Professional growth

Education

Master’s Degree or DDS with education background

CODA-accredited degree (DH or DDS)

Job description

Concorde Career Colleges is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead the program’s curriculum, accreditation readiness, and faculty development. The role emphasizes compliance with CODA standards, budgeting, and external partnerships to support student success and licensure outcomes.

The director will collaborate across clinical sites and the college community, driving continuous improvement and program excellence in dental hygiene education.