Develop new externship sites.
Assist in the development of student job leads.
Working with the Program Director, in consultation with the Academic Dean, assign students to their externship sites.
Conduct site visitations for assigned externs, completing site visitation reports and documentation on a timely basis.
Supervise externship training in compliance with Academic Affairs Department policies and guidelines.
Coordinate the exchange of externship information, such as timesheets, with the Program Director/Registrar.
Attend and direct assigned externship orientation.
Assure prompt and accurate receipt of requisite reports from students and sites.
Review all externship evaluations and direct information, as appropriate, to the Program Director.
Advise externs as needed.
Attend staff, departmental and Advisory Board meetings as directed.
Participate in commencement ceremonies
Communicate daily or as necessary with the Program Director.
Communicate daily or as necessary with the Graduate Employment Director.
Maintain a log of outside activities and furnish to the Program Director.
Promote and maintain a team concept within the Academic Affairs Department.
Maintain professional dress as a representative of the school.
Assure compliance with all School policies and procedures.
Assist with PAC meetings as requested.
Remain current on developments, practices and procedures, and equipment relating to their program and professional specialty
Instruct classes as needed.
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
STATE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS - CALIFORNIA
Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in the State
Must hold a degree or diploma equivalent to the level of instruction being taught
A minimum of 3 year's clinical experience
Self-starter, excellent organizational, problem solving, communication and customer service skills.
Marketing and/or sales experience a plus.
Must have current car insurance and valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Must meet extern site contracts requirements.
Standard Abilities
Able and willing to
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
About Us
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.
Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables
Achieve assigned extern to hire metric. The standard is 50% Extern to Hire rate.
Develop new externship sites.
Assist in the development of student job leads.
Working with the Program Director, in consultation with the Academic Dean, assign students to their externship sites.
Conduct site visitations for assigned externs, completing site visitation reports and documentation on a timely basis.
Supervise externship training in compliance with Academic Affairs Department policies and guidelines.
Coordinate the exchange of externship information, such as timesheets, with the Program Director/Registrar.
Attend and direct assigned externship orientation.
Assure prompt and accurate receipt of requisite reports from students and sites.
Review all externship evaluations and direct information, as appropriate, to the Program Director.
Advise externs as needed.
Attend staff, departmental and Advisory Board meetings as directed.
Participate in commencement ceremonies
Communicate daily or as necessary with the Program Director.
Communicate daily or as necessary with the Graduate Employment Director.
Maintain a log of outside activities and furnish to the Program Director.
Promote and maintain a team concept within the Academic Affairs Department.
Maintain professional dress as a representative of the school.
Assure compliance with all School policies and procedures.
Assist with PAC meetings as requested.
Remain current on developments, practices and procedures, and equipment relating to their program and professional specialty
Instruct classes as needed.
Other duties as assigned
STATE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS - CALIFORNIA
Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in the State
Must hold a degree or diploma equivalent to the level of instruction being taught
A minimum of 3 year's clinical experience
Self-starter, excellent organizational, problem solving, communication and customer service skills.
Marketing and/or sales experience a plus.
Must have current car insurance and valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Must meet extern site contracts requirements.
Standard Abilities
Able and willing to
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
