Academic Program Manager
Listed on 2026-01-12
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor -
Management
Education Administration
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-CHP-Office of the Dean
Department: HSC-Personalized Hlth & Well-Being-300860
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: $65,208.000
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values OverviewWelcome 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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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 System.edu.
Department SummaryThe Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being is bringing together an interprofessional team to develop innovative educational programs and research endeavors that focus on merging evidence‑based lifestyle medicine with National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) coaching competencies. Our graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and clinical skills to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and to integrate behavior change theories into the delivery of medical nutrition therapy, preparing them to lead in advancing patient-centered, whole-person care.
Position OverviewThe Academic Program Manager plays a key role in supporting student development and success by overseeing academic progress, supervised practice hours, and competency attainment. This position includes advising and recruiting students, promoting the program at community events, managing social media outreach, and using data to support continuous improvement. The manager collaborates with faculty, staff, and external partners to provide a coordinated and student-centered academic experience.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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.
- 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 plan, organize, and effectively manage multiple assignments and projects.
- Credentialed as Registered Dietitian (RD) or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR).
- Master's degree.
- Prior experience in advising or mentoring students.
- Oversees the development of students through coordinated academic support, mentoring, and student engagement.
- Collects, assesses, and interprets program data to support continuous improvement and student success.
- Monitors student performance, content engagement, completion of supervised practice hours, and attainment of competencies.
- Advises current and prospective students, provides support to students from application to graduation.
- Participates in community events, informational sessions, and student recruitment activities.
- Manages program social media accounts…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).