Dental Assisting Program Director

Wvjc · Morgantown, West Virginia

The role

This role manages the Dental Assisting program, overseeing academics, operations, student retention, certification, externships, and graduate placement. The director teaches courses, maintains advisory boards, and ensures compliance with institutional and accreditation standards. The position reports to the Academic Dean or Campus President.

Location
Morgantown, West Virginia
Employment
Full time
Level
Manager
Experience
3+ yrs
Education
Associates

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About Wvjc

West Virginia Junior College and East Ohio College are educational institutions focused on empowering change by creating opportunity for students.

What you would do

  • Lead the Dental Assisting program's daily academic and operational activities.
  • Meet retention standards through coaching, relationships, and curriculum improvements.
  • Ensure certification exam participation and pass rates through student coaching.
  • Manage externships by establishing sites, placing students, and monitoring progress.
  • Support satisfaction among students, graduates, affiliates, and employers.
  • Meet placement standards through career coaching and relationship building.

Must have

  • Associate degree or higher in a related field.
  • Graduation from an accredited program in the specialty field.
  • At least three years of full-time occupational experience.
  • Current Dental Assistant registration or certification.
  • Current licensure as a dentist with four-handed dentistry proficiency.

Nice to have

  • Previous teaching experience.

Experience and education

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Associates degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

  • computer skills
  • online course platforms
  • problem-solving
  • critical-thinking
  • communication
  • interpersonal skills
  • relationship building
  • student-centered approach
  • customer service

Dental Assisting Program Director: West Virginia Junior College/East Ohio College Reports to: Academic Dean, or Campus President in the Academic Dean's absence Position focus: Program leadership, student success, certification, externships, placement, and compliance Position Summary West Virginia J…

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