WVJC Online

Program Manager

• Lead the Dental Assisting program and coordinate day-to-day academic and operational activities
• Coach students and improve curriculum to meet retention standards
• Prepare students for certification examinations and support certification pass-rate standards
• Establish and maintain externship affiliate sites
• Assist with student externship placement, set expectations, monitor progress, and evaluate externship experiences
• Support participation and satisfaction among students, graduates, externship affiliates, and employers
• Provide career coaching and coordinate with the Career Management Department to meet placement standards
• Teach assigned courses
• Maintain an active and effective Program Advisory Board
• Develop, maintain, and implement a current Program Effectiveness Plan
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and in-service activities
• Comply with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Dental Assisting Program Director