American International College

Program Director, Dental Assisting

American International College$70K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time healthcare experience with one year in patient care in an ambulatory setting.
  • Preferred knowledge of compliance laws and accreditation standards such as Title IV and ABHES.
  • Teaching experience in relevant subjects or completion of a formal teaching methodology program.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required; baccalaureate degree preferred.
  • Valid active license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with at least two years of licensure.
  • Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and implement the program to align with college goals and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Participate in curriculum development and coordinate teaching assignments, focusing on blended instructional approaches.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship for faculty, fostering a creative and responsible educational environment.
  • Possibly teach a full-time course load based on program enrollment needs.
  • Analyze student retention data and collaborate with college leadership to enhance retention strategies.
  • Engage in professional development activities and in-service events annually.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship opportunities for career growth
  • Creative and responsive educational environment
  • Participation in a collaborative college leadership team
  • Work in a dynamic healthcare education setting.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Program Director, Dental Assisting

You will make an impact by:      

  • Managing, planning, and implementing the program in support of College and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placement expectations.   

  •  Participating in curriculum development and coordination, determines teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction.   
  •  Providing professional leadership and support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility. 
  •  Possibly teaching up to a full-time teaching load in designated field based upon the needs and/or student enrollments in the program 
  •  Monitoring and analyzes student attrition and retention data and works with other college leaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to improve retention 
  •  Attending at least one (1) professional development activity annually and two (2) in-service events annually. 

 

Your Experience Includes:   

  • Three (3) years of full-time experience in a healthcare facility, with a minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care including 40 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting. 

 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE 

 

  • Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, ABHES, BPPE, and other accreditation standards. 

  •  One (1) year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or demonstrate prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program. 

  Education:    

  • High School graduate or equivalent. 

  •  Baccalaureate degree preferred. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:   

  • Must hold a valid, active, current license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/ Certified  

  •  Dental Assistant (CDA) and have been licensed for a minimum of two (2) years 
  •  Must possess a Certificate of Completion of a course in teaching methodology of at least 30 hours or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. 
  •  Current CPR Card. 
CA Salary RangeUSD $70,153.30 - USD $101,733.10 /Yr. Bonus EligibleYes

About American International College

American International College (AIC) is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1885 as the French Protestant College by Rev. Calvin E. Amaron, who sought to create an institution of higher learning that would provide the local French Protestant minority with access to higher education. Today, AIC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, healthcare, and the arts and sciences. The college is known for its small class sizes, personalized attention, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. AIC has a diverse student body, with students from over 30 states and 20 countries.
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