Dental Assisting Program Director

Dental Assisting Program Director 

About The Job 

Fortis College in Columbia SC is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Director for the Dental Assisting 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 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 Assisting 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 Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma is required; an associate degree in Dental Assisting is preferred but not required
• Expertise in interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills.   

• Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant

• Prior postsecondary related teaching experience of at least 2 years. 

• Associate degree in the discipline or a related field as required by accrediting and licensing agency standards. 

• Certifications:
  • CDA and/or RDA and
  • DANB RHS