Dental Assistant Program Director

Lead the future of dental assistant education. 

The Program Director Dental Assistant leads and elevates the program, ensuring strong academics, full accreditation compliance, high-quality theory and clinical training, and successful student outcomes. This role balances operational leadership, curriculum innovation, faculty mentorship, and community partnerships. The Program Director is also required to implement, monitor, and uphold all applicable policies and procedures to ensure effective functioning of the department.

Benefits You'll Love 

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde offers benefits designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth, including: 

• Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience

• Tuition Waiver for you and your immediate family 

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Generous paid time off 

• Paid parental leave 

• 401(k) with Company Match 

• Pet Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Professional Development Opportunities 

• And more! 

What You’ll Do 

Lead the Dental Assistant Program 

Ensure Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance 

• Maintain compliance with state licensing boards, and institutional policies.  

• Lead accreditation preparation, self-studies, site visits, and regulatory reporting.  

• Implement assessment plans to support continuous quality improvement.  

• Maintain advisory committee relationships and required program documentation. 

Support Student Success 

• Oversee admissions, advising, retention, progression, and graduation.  

• Promote an exceptional student experience through quality classroom and clinical instruction.  

• Monitor student progress and address academic concerns and grievances.  

• Support achievement of completion, licensure, certification, and employment outcomes. 

Lead & Develop Faculty 

• Recruit, coach, mentor, and evaluate faculty members.  

• Foster a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing team culture.  

• Support faculty development and continuous learning.  

• Recognize and celebrate employee contributions and achievements. 

• Provide instruction in both Clinical and Didactic aspects of the program.

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring 

Required Education & Experience 

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to: 

• Lead academic programs while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.  

• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards and state regulatory requirements.  

• Develop and evaluate curriculum that supports student learning and licensure success.  

• Supervise, coach, and develop faculty while promoting professional growth.  

• Manage budgets, resources, and departmental operations effectively.  

• Build strong relationships with students, faculty, clinical partners, and community stakeholders.  

• Deliver engaging educational experiences that support diverse learning styles.  

• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.  

• Communicate effectively through strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.  

• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in dental assistant education and patient care.