Dental Assisting Program Director
Role Overview
West Virginia Junior College / EOC is seeking a Dental Assisting Program Director to lead the program in coordination with the Academic Dean and Campus President.
The Program Director is responsible for managing the program effectively, competently, and efficiently while advancing institutional standards for student retention, certification, externship performance, graduate placement, stakeholder satisfaction, and overall program effectiveness.
Key Skills for This Role
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Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Preferred Qualification
- Previous teaching experience.
- Knowledge Skills and Attributes
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work effectively with online course platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- A 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.
- Our Purpose and Values
- WVJC's purpose is to empower change by creating opportunity. Team members support that purpose through hard work, integrity, professionalism, care, accountability, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellent results.
- Additional Information
- The position may be co-managed when necessary to satisfy applicable qualification requirements. Responsibilities may be adjusted or expanded by management to support operational effectiveness across departments, campuses, and the organization.
- The Institution prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Notice of non-discrimination is located at www.wvjc.edu. Individuals who are residents of or living in the following States are Ineligible for Employment
- #WVJC1
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Qualification
- Previous teaching experience.
- Knowledge Skills and Attributes
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work effectively with online course platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- A 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.
- Our Purpose and Values
- WVJC's purpose is to empower change by creating opportunity. Team members support that purpose through hard work, integrity, professionalism, care, accountability, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellent results.
- Additional Information
- The position may be co-managed when necessary to satisfy applicable qualification requirements. Responsibilities may be adjusted or expanded by management to support operational effectiveness across departments, campuses, and the organization.
- The Institution prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Notice of non-discrimination is located at www.wvjc.edu. Individuals who are residents of or living in the following States are Ineligible for Employment
- #WVJC1
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