Dental Assisting Program Director

WVJC Online

. Lead the Dental Assisting program and coordinate day-to-day academic and operational activities .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Dental Assisting programs, enhancing curriculum, and ensuring student success through effective coaching and externship management. Proficient in compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies while fostering strong relationships with students and external partners.

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Dental Assisting Program LeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentExternship Placement ManagementCurrent Dental Assistant CertificationEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProgram Effectiveness PlanningCertification Examination PreparationOccupational ExperienceFour-Handed Dentistry PrinciplesSix-Handed Dentistry PrinciplesOnline Course PlatformsStudent Retention StrategiesExternship EvaluationCareer Coaching

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCritical-Thinking SkillsCustomer-Service OrientationInterpersonal CommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Dental Assistant RegistrationCertification Through Accredited AgencyLicensure as a Dentist

Industry Keywords

Accreditation StandardsInstitutional PoliciesCareer ManagementProgram Advisory BoardStudent Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or higher in related field
Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in the specialty field or subject area in which the individual will teach
At least three years of full-time occupational experience
Current Dental Assistant registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency, or current licensure as a dentist with proficiency in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principles
Strong computer skills and ability to work effectively with online course platforms
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Student-centered and customer-service-oriented approach
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build trusted relationships with students, colleagues, externship affiliates, employers, and community partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and in-service activities
Participation in meetings and institutional activities
Opportunity to support student success, certification, externship performance, graduate placement, and stakeholder satisfaction