Donated Body Supervisor

Title: Donated Body Supervisor

Employee Classification: Willed Body Spvr

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

Department: HSC-Donated Body-350050

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $53,136.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Donated Body Program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth supports education, research, and professional training through the ethical management and stewardship of anatomical donations. The program oversees donor registration, preservation, utilization, inventory management, and final disposition while maintaining the highest standards of donor dignity, regulatory compliance, and accountability. Through partnerships with academic programs, researchers, and healthcare professionals, the program provides essential resources that advance health sciences education, clinical training, and scientific discovery while honoring the profound gift of donor participation.

The Donated Body Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of all transport staff within the Willed Body Program. This role ensures the efficient, professional, and respectful transportation of deceased individuals in accordance with departmental protocols and legal requirements. The Supervisor will lead the recruitment, training, and scheduling of transport personnel, maintain supply inventories, address staff performance issues and updating protocols.

This position requires oversight of a 24/7 operation, ensuring staff availability for round-the-clock coverage and providing technical support to transport personnel.

High School diploma or GED and five (5) years experience in the transportation of bodies.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Associates in science or mortuary science with at least 2 years experience in related field.

• Directly supervise and manage a team of transport staff, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Lead the recruitment process, and overseeing the onboarding process for new hires.
• Develop, implement, and oversee training programs and SOPs for all new hires,…