Director of Dental Programs

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Director of Dental Programs in the Healthcare and Human Services Division.

Salary Range for this position is $84,818- $117,130 annually (depending on experience).

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin Monday, January 13, 2025.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Dean of Healthcare & Human Services, the Dental Program Director will assume primary responsibility for the management & direction of the Dental Programs. This includes overseeing the planning, operations, and assessment of program facilities (i.e., labs and clinics), supervising and coordinating the work of instructional and support staff, and working in a team with other program directors and program coordinators within the Healthcare & Human Services Division, Neighborcare Clinic, and other community partners.

This position supervises the Program Coordinator.

This position is FULL time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8AM - 5PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

This position works primarily on-site.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on:

Assume primary responsibility for management and direction of the Dental Programs

• Maintain an ongoing awareness of issues, concerns, potential problems on all levels that may affect the Dental Programs.
• Determine a management process for addressing issues and solving problems related to the program.
• Communicate with Executive Dean on an ongoing basis.
• Set goals and priorities for the program in collaboration with the program faculty, program staff, and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
• Report as needed to Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), Washington Department of Health's Dental Quality Assurance Committee, and the TAC.
• Supervise Dental Program faculty & staff.
• In conjunction with faculty leads, determine teaching assignments.
• Supervise classified staff.

Coordination

• Coordinate meetings and communicate issues to the dental faculty.
• Coordinate, review and revisions to the Dental Programs websites.
• Coordinate updates to the Dental Programs application packets.
• Oversee and coordinate annual curriculum review and revision.
• Coordinate policy changes to the division in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Coordinate communications with other Seattle Central departments/services to support Dental Programs students and the Dental Programs.
• Oversee the operation of the Dental Skills Center Labs.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Neighborcare to ensure clinic operations are in alignment with the partnership agreement while ensuring CODA and DQAC requirements are met.

Administration

• Maintain accurate administrative records for the Dental Programs including internal and external documents.
• Facilitate faculty efforts in establishing program goals and objectives along with the planning and implementation of the activities to achieve them.
• Chair department meetings.
• Review and respond to program-related correspondence.
• Review and renew clinical contracts quarterly and annually; initiate new clinical contracts as needed.
• Evaluate clinical sites on an annual basis.

Dental Community Communication & Relationships

• Maintain regular communication with dental organizations, professional groups, other dental education programs, Neighborcare and the dental community at large.
• Attend Washington Dental Hygienist Association meetings and communicate pertinent issues with the Dental Program faculty.
• Conduct communications with the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations of the American Dental Association.

Supervise full-time/part-time dental program faculty

• Under the direction of the Executive Dean supervise full-time and part-time faculty and mutually develop instructors professional development plans, as required by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• Maintain part-time faculty pools.
• Coordinate advertising/applications with division Executive Dean.
• Arrange and conduct interviews; make recommendations for hiring dental faculty and staff.
• Plan and conduct orientation of new faculty members.
• Update and maintain the Faculty Handbook and the Student Handbook on an annual basis.
• Annually recommend part-time faculty hours to the Executive Dean. This includes requirements for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters.

Admissions

• Encourage methods to promote Dental Programs applications; be available for student advising prior to program application.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Office and Advisors to coordinate the application and admissions process.
• Oversee the admission process, including compliance issues.

Budget

• Report regularly to division Executive Dean regarding Dental Program budgets.
• Review posting of budget and balance with current books.
• Establish and monitor process for examining current equipment and supplies.
• Oversee maintenance of files for equipment, supplies, audio-visuals and all resources on an on-going basis.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Dental hygienist or a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and possesses a masters or higher degree
• Current Dental Hygiene or Dental license, with ability and commitment to secure reciprocal WA licensure within 6 months of employment
• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Washington Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credentials, or ability and commitment to secure within 6 months of employment. This requirement does not apply to an applicant with a dental license.
• A minimum of 3 years clinical dental and/or dental hygiene experience.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in using current electronic communications, i.e MS Office Suite or similar, database management, etc.
• Ability to work productively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team setting, serving as a team leader or team member.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and triage a workload.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

OFFICE SETTING:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyberbullying."

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.