Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a leading Bay Area private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of nursing and allied healthcare programs such as; Vocational Nurse, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology), Radiologic Technology, MRI Technology, Medical Imaging, RN Nursing Program (RN to BSN Pathway) Psychiatric Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Nurse Assistant and Dental Assistant. Gurnick Academy is currently seeking an Dental Hygiene Program Director, Full-time for the Modesto, CA Campus. This is a ground position at our Modesto Campus. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The primary function of the Dental Hygiene Program Director is to ensure the day-to- day delivery of the program at each participating campus meets all school policy guidelines and procedures. This is not limited to but includes the management and oversight of all instructors in their didactic, clinical, and laboratory roles. This also includes student academic management to ensure acceptable pass rates and licensure exam outcomes meet school policy standards. Management also includes involvement to ensure satisfactory academic progress is being maintained (as well as the assignment of appropriate tutoring support) and that student marks, attendance, remediation documentation, and other reprimands are all kept up to date. Instructor evaluation, educational in-service plans, evaluations (student and managerial), goal setting, and reprimands are also kept up to date. Benefits:

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Long term/short term disability Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (Health FSA, Dependency Care, Transit and Parking) Health Savings Account (with enrollment in a qualified medical plan) Paid time off 401K Minimum Qualifications Per CODA, The Commission on Dental Accreditation requirements for an Dental Hygiene Program Director Possess a master’s or higher degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation A minimum of 3 years of direct Dental Hygiene experience Possess an active, current dental or dental hygiene license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board or the Dental Board of California (DBC), with no disciplinary actions; Documentation of two (2) years’ experience teaching in pre- or post licensure registered dental hygiene or dental programs Documentation of a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist, or working with a registered dental hygienist Knowledge of the educational process at other institutions Proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising Working knowledge or experience interfacing with clinical personnel (Director or Department Head levels)

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