The Program Director manages faculty and other academic staff and ensures effective leadership of his or her department and students. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for all applicable accreditation commission standards or agency regulations as well as all programmatic outcomes. The Program Director is also required to implement, monitor, and uphold all applicable policies and procedures to ensure effective functioning of the department. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Set the example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for program staff and students
Ensure academic quality of the instruction provided to the students
Participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of Concorde, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional network
Responsible for recruiting, training, orienting, and supervising faculty members for the department
Ensure faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment that is conducive to learning, and focused on student satisfaction and positive results
Participate in and document ongoing faculty and professional development activities including any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that may be required for certification or licensure where required by law. This also includes ensuring these activities are occurring and documented for faculty
Adhere to Concorde policies and accreditor standards
Ensure the safety of the department meets legal and regulatory guidelines and standards of the program
Conduct and document regular department staff/faculty meetings
Ensure faculty files are maintained and complete as per the Academic Dean’s requirements
Assist with ongoing review and development of program curriculum
Ensure that all appropriate surveys are conducted timely and reviewed effectively
Provide regular performance feedback, including formal classroom observations, to all faculty as appropriate and be open to coaching from Academic Dean
Advise, coach and mentor students as appropriate and necessary
Provide support and supervision to ensure programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes are met
Ensure compliance with all requirements of programmatic and institutional accreditors including advisory committee meetings, scheduled and unannounced visits, annual reports, self-studies, and response
Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
Assist with and attend graduation as requested
Teach classes as and when necessary and as permitted by any programmatic accreditor
Assist with student orientations
Participate in the budgeting process and supervise procurement to ensure that program needs are met
Review and assist with implementation of the Satisfactory Academic Progress process, including grade audits and timely completion of student advising
Perform other duties, as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
All program faculty and staff
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Associates Degree preferred. Preference given to candidates with higher degree
Three years’ experience as a dental assistant in a dental office. Preference given to candidates with teaching, education, and/or management experience
CDA or RDA if required in state of employment
Familiarity with computer applications including those used to manage dental offices
Preference given to candidate with experience in using online Learning Management System(s) to support education