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Academic Program Manager
Job no: 514575
Work type: Staff
Location: Fort Worth
Categories: Administrative/Office Support
Title: Academic Program Manager
Employee Classification: Academic Program Manager
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
Sub Division-Department: HSC-College of Nursing
Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. This new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for overseeing the operations of the academic program within the College of Nursing specific to the UNT Health campus in Dallas. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the academic programs, supporting the Assistant Dean for the Extended Campus, supporting student success, and fostering faculty collaboration. The Academic Program Manager creates a supportive and transformative academic environment, implements student and faculty-centric initiatives, and ensures the overall quality of the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and data to implement appropriate solutions, and create assessment reports.
• Detail and service oriented.
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage multiple assignments and projects.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office Suite: primarily Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work well in a values driven, team environment.

Job Duties

• Responsible for managing and assisting the Assistant Dean for Extended Campus and Faculty with the following: scheduling essential meetings, calendar assistance, room scheduling, create, update and manage faculty & student cohort listservs, track degree plans and student cohort data, work orders, and completing student roster for students per cohort.
• Supports academic programs by scheduling meetings and taking and disseminating meeting minutes.
• Schedules classroom and educational space for programs.
• Collaborates with Clinical Affairs Project Manager in clinical compliance, clinical affiliation agreements and clinical site placements.
• Prepares course scheduling for each academic semester for all College of Nursing courses.
• Create and manage on-line platforms (Teaching Assignment and Management Software) by updating course schedules and uploading faculty workload assignments.
• Responsible for collaborating with the Teaching Assignment and Management Software (TAMS) system manager and contact.
• Responsible for being the academic vendors and publishers contact and liaison, coordinates meeting, and ad hoc committee member.
• Provides documentation assistance for accreditation.
• Collaborates with Program Manager for Accreditation.
• Creates and disseminates student and faculty surveys as needed.
• Assists with organization and upkeep of College of Nursing (CON) Organization Teams folder.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.
Advertised: 15 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
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