What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Program Manager position at University of North Texas Health Science Center?
Title: Academic Program Manager
Employee Classification: Academic Program Manager
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
SubDivision-Department: HSC-School of Public Health
Department: HSC-SPH-Dean's Office-303000
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: commensurate with experience with a minimum of $60,000
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
The SPH Office of Student & Academic Services provides centralized comprehensive services to all students and alumni of the UNT Health Science Center (UNTHSC) School of Public Health (SPH). These services include guidance related to degree requirements and academic deadlines; assistance with course registration, transfer credit, and advanced standing; scheduling and enrollment for the CPH examination; administration of the MPH public health practice experience; notification of school-wide information through the SPHFYI; professional development workshops; student development activities; and school-funded scholarship opportunities. Representatives from the office also serve as a liaison between other campus offices to ensure students have a successful experience at UNTHSC School of Public Health.
Position Overview
The Academic Program Manager is a key leadership position with the School of Public Health. This role is responsible for overseeing the operations of the academic programs within the school. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the academic programs, supporting student success, and fostering faculty collaboration. The Academic Program Manager creates a supportive and transformative academic environment, implements student centric initiatives, and ensures the overall quality of the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel Ability to analyze situations and data to implement appropriate solutions, and create assessment reports. Detail and service oriented Ability to multitask
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in education, communication, public health and 4 years of related experience.Demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office Suite: primarily Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookConfident speaking before groups of students
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
- Manage processes related to student success initiatives, including early intervention, advanced standing, automated degree audits, milestones and holds, excused absences, and dropout detective.
- Complete faculty Interfolio reports for each academic semester.
- Manage SPH Scholarship processing for incoming and returning SPH students.
- Prepares course scheduling for each academic semester for all SPH courses.
- Create room reservations to accommodate scheduled in person courses and all professional and academic development sessions.
- Collaborate with external offices including the Registrars Office, Financial Aid, Student Finance.
- Coordinate and plan departmental alumni events for current SPH students.
- Oversee day to day scheduling for the Office of Student Academic Services graduate assistants and complete hiring, onboarding and training.
- EIS advisor management.
- Assist in addressing academic challenges and concerns of students, providing guidance, referrals, and appropriate interventions.
- Develop relationships with community partners fostering student opportunities for community exploration.
Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri 8-5
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Salary : $60,000
