Director of Dental Care

• Current and valid NC Dental Hygiene or Dental license or eligible to apply for NC license.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in dental education, dental practice, or clinic management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Experience in program development, accreditation processes, and managing a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of the current trends and best practices in dental hygiene and dental assisting education and clinical care.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and staff effectively.
• Proficiency with healthcare management software and MS Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage complex, dynamic situations.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Oversee the recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty and staff within the dental programs.
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Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health Administration, Public Health, Education) within one year of hire. 

The Director of Dental Care is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the college’s Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting programs, and the management of the on-campus dental clinic. This position ensures the highest level of quality education, student success, faculty development, and clinical operations in alignment with accreditation standards, industry best practices, and the college’s mission. Teaching within the dental program may be required as needed and will be determined at the discretion of the Vice President of the Health Sciences Division.

https://careers.forsythtech.edu/postings/10273