Academic Program Specialist

Title

Academic Program Specialist

Employee Classification: Academic Program Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean

Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean-302000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 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.

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The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences (CBTS) at UNT Health has three multidisciplinary departments that include Physiology & Anatomy, Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. CBTS takes great pride in shaping the future of the biomedical workforce with three focus areas: education, student service, and research. Our students are educators, researchers, and health care professionals of tomorrow. The research areas of CBTS are diverse and include cardiovascular, neuroscience, health disparities, vision science, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, pharmacology, and numerous other areas.

The Academic Program Specialist will provide centralized course and semester level operational support for Specialized Master’s Programs (SMPs) in CBTS, including Medical Science and Clinical Research Management programs (face-to-face and online). This role focuses on faculty-level coordination and semester execution to ensure courses, academic events, and instructional infrastructure are prepared and delivered consistently as enrollment scales. This position operates with a high degree of independence and supports enrollment growth by reducing operational risk across modalities.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs:
  Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Manages time and multiple projects.
• Maintains professional dress, grooming and demeanor.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of reporting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical education systems and impact on health care delivery.
• Skilled in data entry.

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years related experience supporting graduate or professional academic programs.
• Proficiency with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to learn and manage academic systems (Canvas, Mediasite, calendar and scheduling tools).
• Experience coordinating course logistics, exams, or academic events.
• Experience working directly with faculty and…