What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director-Chair Dental Assisting position at Fortis Colleges and Institutes?
About The Job
Fortis College in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 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 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 Assisting Program. This is a full time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean 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.
- Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications and / or rsums.
- Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation / written communication skills.
- Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others.
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
- Prior postsecondary related teaching experience of at least 2 years perferred.
- Associate / Bachelor's / Master's degree] in the discipline as required by accrediting and licensing agency standards.
- Appropriate licenses and / or certifications depending upon discipline as per accreditation and state licensing standards.
