Program Director of Dental Hygiene — Lead Curriculum & Outcomes

Wilkes Community College; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Community College in North Wilkesboro, NC, invites applications for a 12-month Program Director of Dental Hygiene. The PD oversees all administrative and educational aspects, including curriculum development and accreditation, reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences.

Duties include directing faculty, managing budgets with the Dean, coordinating admissions, maintaining policies, and ensuring CODA standards and student safety in both didactic and clinical settings.

Qualifications

• CODA-accredited associate degree in dental hygiene.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Valid RDH credential and current state license.
• Clinical practice experience in dental hygiene.
• Administrative and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain CODA-required documentation for the program.
• Direct and supervise program faculty and day-to-day operations; evaluate classes and sites.
• Collaborate with the Dean to lead curriculum development, program assessment, and outcomes evaluation.
• Update policies and procedures to meet accreditation standards.
• Ensure compliance with CODA and state accreditation requirements.
• Advise students on program requirements and policies; oversee admissions and testing.
• Coordinate enrollment reports, grades, and student communications.
• Implement new technologies and maximize simulation training in the program.
• Monitor activities to meet didactic and clinical objectives and student success.
• Teach classes as needed and supervise adjunct faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene (CODA-accredited)

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Wilkes Community College in North Wilkesboro, NC, invites applications for a 12-month Program Director of Dental Hygiene. The PD oversees all administrative and educational aspects, including curriculum development and accreditation, reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences.

Duties include directing faculty, managing budgets with the Dean, coordinating admissions, maintaining policies, and ensuring CODA standards and student safety in both didactic and clinical settings.