Director, Dental Hygiene

Company: Taft College
Location: Taft
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Dental Hygiene

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Priority Application Deadline is March 10, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Director will direct, plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Degree Dental Hygiene programs, in accordance with state and federal codes and regulations, District policies and procedures, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC). Supervise the maintenance and custody of Dental Hygiene program student records. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned activities and operations;
Recommend and administer policies, procedures, and programs;
Participate in long-range planning activities;
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operations of the Dental Hygiene programs;
Schedule and staff all dental hygiene classes and clinics;
Arrange for supervision of all clinics by a licensed dentist;
Maintain compliance with requirements of the Dental Hygiene Board of California;
Lead faculty in curriculum planning and annual review and assessment;
Develop and maintain relationships and articulation agreements with appropriate four-year degree programs;
Supervise, collaborate, and participate with the Vice President and program faculty and staff to develop student selection process;
Select incoming students;
Participate in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned faculty and staff;
Supervise assigned personnel in accordance with District policy;
Provide or coordinate training for staff;
Participate in the evaluation of classified and certificated staff and faculty;
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Dental Hygiene program's annual budget(s);
Participate in the forecast of funds/expenditures; monitor and approve expenditures;
Implement budget and operational adjustments;
Supervise and monitor the ordering and maintenance of all clinical and laboratory supplies and equipment;
Oversee the maintenance of clinical equipment;
Prepare periodic accreditation reports and required annual surveys for the Commission on Dental Accreditation;
Submit requested information and reports to the Dental Hygiene Board of California;
Facilitate regular meetings of the college CTE Dental Advisory Committee;
Facilitate regular departmental meetings of faculty and staff;
Maintain membership that is active and representative of the community;
Represent the college and the Dental Hygiene programs to other departments and outside agencies;
Coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations;
Maintain interprofessional relationships;
Performs other related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a Dental Hygiene program;
Laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Dental Hygiene program operations;
District policies, procedures, and current educational programs including online platforms;
Methods and techniques of leadership and management;
Principles and practices of curriculum and course development;
Principles and practices of program development and administration;
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration;
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and decision making;
Principles and procedures of statistical record-keeping and report preparation;
Modem office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software;
English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.


Ability to:
Manage, direct and provide effective leadership for assigned programs and services;
Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives;
Develop, coordinate, and manage effective programs and services; analyze and assess programs, policies and operations needs and make appropriate adjustments;
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned faculty and classified staff;
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff;
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques;
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals;
Prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports;
Prepare and administer an operational budget;
Interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned functions;
Conduct meetings and serve on committees;
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines;
Work successfully with District faculty, administrators and staff as well as community representatives;
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation and cultural populations of community college students;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, demonstrating advanced writing skills;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment;
Documentation of two (2) years' of experience teaching in a pre- or post-licensure registered dental hygiene or dental program;
Documentation of a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possess an active, current dental or dental hygiene license issued by the Dental Hygiene

Board of California with no disciplinary actions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Ability to see for purposes of reading laws, codes, rules, policies, other printed materials and observing students.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates with physical disabilities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for the position is a Grade 19 on the Educational & Classified Administrator Salary Schedule with a range of $122,000-$139,884 per year. This is a fulltime, 12-month position. This position is eligible for participation in West Kern Community College District's comprehensive fringe benefits program that includes District paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, as well as a generous vacation plan. Employees are eligible for membership in the appropriate California employee retirement systems.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Completed internal application.
2. A cover letter outlining your education and experiences relevant to this position.
3. A current resume.
4. Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial acceptable).
5. Three (3) references.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer participates in E-verify.

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