Job Description

Position Description

Pay Grade: Manager 6

This position is responsible for coordinating all instructional and academic activities within the department, and supervising curriculum and continuing education course development.  

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Develops educational programs to achieve the institution's objectives and to meet the standards established by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

*Guides faculty in the development of the curriculum design to maintain currency and rigor and to fully implement and evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes

*Analyzes, evaluates, revises and maintains an educational program consistent with current Dental Assisting trends, policies, and procedures

*Prepares and submits to the Dean of Health Sciences, departmental goals and prioritized budget requests annually with faculty input

*Validates faculty certifications and credentials annually

*Monitors the departmental budget; reviews requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials needed for the department

*Maintains and updates affiliation agreements and processes to ensure all students and faculty meet credentialing requirements for each agency assigned

*Devises and directs maintenance of a record system of clinical experience, exits and reentries, grades, and general background information for each student

Collaborates with student services staff and Dental Assisting department faculty to develop and implement admission standards for Dental Assisting students

Assists with orientation and registration of students

Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator and with the clinical agencies to ensure appropriate clinical placement for all students

Collaborates with instructors assigned, to ensure currency and maintenance of lab equipment and adequacy of supplies

Holds periodic conferences with instructors and students to interpret objectives and policies of the school, to indicate changes in methods or procedures, and to coordinate all phases of the educational process

Schedules regular office hours for consultation and academic counseling with students

Schedules and hosts advisory board meetings at least two times per year

Prepares periodic reports concerning department activities, progress and achievement of students

Conducts yearly evaluation of faculty members using input from students, peers, and faculty self-evaluations

Interviews faculty, recommends appointment and termination of employment of faculty members and shares in responsibility for orientation of new faculty through assignment of mentors

Ensures new faculty participates in required college wide and departmental orientation

Serves as a member of faculty committees, conducts scheduled faculty meetings, and participates in professional meetings and community activities

Completes an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising

Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Proficiency in communication skills, both written and oral

Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Excellent organizational skills

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Unofficial transcripts  and copies of required licenses and/or certifications must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application.  If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Graduate of an American Dental Association (ADA), Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Dental Assisting program

National Board Certified Dental Assistant

Dental Assisting II Status according to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners

Two years experience as an instructor in a Dental Assisting program in an accredited post-secondary institution

Two years experience in clinical practice as a dental assistant

Documented evidence of instruction in educational methodology from a recognized provider or accredited institution

Must be eligible to Coronal Polish and obtain dental radiographs/images in the State of
North Carolina according to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners requirements

CPR certified, Health Care Provider level

Training within the past 12 months for Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazcom

Supervisory and leadership experience

Preferences:

Master's degree

Five years supervisory and leadership experience

*Please mention you saw this ad on CommunityCollegePositions.*

Apply Now