Dental Hygiene Program Director

Shape the Future of Dental Hygiene Education Join our dynamic team at Fortis College – Landover as the Dental Hygiene Program Director where your visionary leadership skills and passion for empowering students to excel in oral care will be utilized and valued. At Fortis College, you will Lead, Innovate, and Inspire the next generation of Dental Hygienists while fostering a culture of excellence and growth. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact on the world of oral health with Fortis College. About The Job Fortis College in Landover is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Director for the [add program name] program. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates. Fortis College provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth. Job Description We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Dental Hygiene program. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean/Director of Education. As the leader of the program, the Program Director is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position requires some evening and Saturday hours. The Program Director teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction within the assigned program(s), is the lead administrator for the department, and, as such, is responsible for faculty training and development, coordinating and administering the academic program(s) and student outcomes and activities within the department. Requirements Completion of a CODA approved Dental Hygiene program resulting in a minimum of an Associate degree Master degree required Active Registered Dental Hygiene license in the State of Maryland A minimum of 5 years of experience as an RDH in a clinical setting A minimum of 2 years of postsecondary/higher education teaching experience Prior leadership/management experience Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills. Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others