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Keiser University · 2 months ago

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Keiser University is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to oversee and manage the operations of their Dental Hygiene program. The role involves program administration, curriculum design, faculty mentoring, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the operations of Dental Hygiene program

Work with faculty, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness

Creating and maintaining core curriculum that is consistent across the Keiser system

Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update

Collaborate proactively with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Programmatic Accreditation to ensure strategic alignment on all CODA-related activities, including standards interpretation, report preparation, and submission timelines

Serve as the primary contact with CODA, preparing self-studies, progress reports, and site-visit materials; maintaining evidence repositories and timelines in accordance with CODA's Evaluation and Operational Policies and Procedures (EOPP)

Ensure full adherence to CODA standards and university policies, and coordinate Advisory Committee activities and third-party comment processes as required

Participate in University budget planning as it pertains to the Dental Hygiene program (maintain operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools and faculty professional development) which may include additional locations

Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests

Maintain a current master plan of education

Maintain process for programmatic self-assessment, reflective of ongoing faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes

Ensure student achievement of patient care competencies and integration of ethics/professionalism, critical thinking, and community health standards

Lead program assessment and data dashboards (enrollment, retention, completion, licensure, placement, patient care productivity); use results for continuous improvement

Prepare annual program reports, budgets, and resource requests

Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments

Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement

Attend monthly University faculty meetings, facilitate bi-annual Advisory Board meetings

Evaluate and ensure clinical education effectiveness and compliance with state and federal regulations

Ensure compliance with Infection Control, Radiation Safety, emergency preparedness, and life support certification requirements

Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline

Maintain current knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development

Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development

Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance

Assess student academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and/or customized remediation plans

Oversee the maintenance and compliance of the Dental Hygiene clinic, laboratory, and classroom equipment, as well as instructional resources, to support effective teaching and learning environments

Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty Convocation to ensure programs are up to date

Working one on one with students

Assessing students and providing development feedback

Meet with local advisory boards to ensure programs meet community/employers needs

Prepare for and facilitate annual faculty convocation to ensure programs are up to date

Qualification

Program administrationCurriculum designAccreditation processesDental Hygiene licenseBudget planningEducational methodologyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsFaculty mentoringStudent engagementClinical education complianceProfessional development