Academic Student Navigator

Title: Academic Student Navigator Employee Classification: Academic Student Navigator Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med Department: HSC-Educational Programs-TCOM-300610 Job Location: Fort Worth Salary: Commensurate with experience. FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible Position Overview TCOM Office of Medical Student Success (OMSS) seeks a highly organized and detail‑oriented Enrichment Student Navigator to support enrichment initiatives and assist students in the Med Excel retention program throughout all aspects of their educational journey. Within this context, the Enrichment Student Navigator coordinates structured leadership development activities, serves as a liaison to faculty, staff, and administrators, and facilitates cohort participation in institutional programming. In collaboration with OMSS and the Office of Educational Programs, this position contributes to academic success, professional identity formation, and student engagement while supporting the coordination and delivery of assigned components of the medical curriculum. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in higher education, working with graduate level degree programs. Proficiency with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems. Experience coordinating course logistics, exams, or academic events. Experience working directly with faculty and instructors. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Job Duties Coordinate and provide real‑time support for in‑person and virtual workshops, curricular sessions, and student success programming aligned with OMSS and Educational Programs priorities. Lead pre‑cohort preparation, including scheduling, onboarding processes, materials development, and communication plans. Manage student onboarding and maintain consistent communication throughout the program lifecycle. Coordinate certification exams, accommodations, and remediation/retake processes in collaboration with academic and student support units. Oversee post‑program activities including grading coordination, reporting, and program closeout. Maintain and update Learning Management System (LMS) content and student records in alignment with Office of Educational Programs processes. Collaborate closely with OMSS functional areas (Advisory Colleges, Career Development, Enrichment, and Student Events) to support a coordinated, longitudinal student success experience. Partner with the Office of Educational Programs to ensure alignment between student support efforts and curricular milestones. Collaborate with UNT Health’s Division of Student Affairs (DSA) for Enrichment initiatives. Develop and distribute communications and marketing materials supporting student success initiatives. Support programming that promotes professionalism, wellness, and professional identity formation within learning communities. Assist in developing strategies to maintain student engagement throughout the academic year. Support operational priorities of both OMSS and the Office of Educational Programs, ensuring alignment between student success initiatives and curriculum delivery. Support systems such as the Teaching Assignment Management System (TAMS). Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday‑Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, some nights and weekends. This position is primarily onsite, with occasional opportunities for remote work as needed. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr