Academic Student Navigator

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  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Title: Academic Student Navigator

Employee Classification: Academic Student Navigator

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Stu Expr & Acad Svs-301020

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $52,000.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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 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 at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Department of Student Experience and Academic Success (SEAS) at the UNT System College of Pharmacy is located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort Worth. SEAS plays a pivotal role in monitoring the academic performances of the pharmacy students by reviewing progression, probation, absences, and leave of absences. We serve as the central hub for managing various academic logistics and support services for the College of Pharmacy. By fostering a holistic and well-rounded pharmacy student experience by engaging with the students to nurture their talents, build resilience, and prepare for their future careers, the office supports the academic and professional development of students from applicants through graduation.

Position Overview

The Student Experience and Academic Success (SEAS) Department at UNT Health Fort Worth System College of Pharmacy is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Academic Student Navigator to join our team. Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to supporting the Director of SEAS and SEAS team with the implementation of academic, professional, and wellbeing initiatives that foster the overall success of the pharmacy students. To be an available resource for students from applicant through Pharmacy Year 1 – Pharmacy Year 4 to ensure they are engaged and on track to graduate. Facilitates the logistics and performs tasks related to programmatic aspects for the College. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other UNT Health Departments to monitor and evaluate student progress throughout the curriculum. Gather and provide data under the direction of leadership for the System College of Pharmacy.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student leadership theory/practices.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student leadership theory practice.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in program development, Implementation and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and teaming environment.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

  • Serve as a mentor to students within the College.
  • Set goals for the cohorts, and develop a strategy to create community within the cohorts and maintain cohort-member enthusiasm and engagement throughout the year.
  • Assist the planning and execution of all events and activities for the cohorts.
  • Prep and debrief with SEAS team for each long-semester’s individual needs.
  • Evaluate all cohort events to enhance or improve future programming.
  • Actively meet and establish positive/supportive relationships with students.
  • Act as the liaison between students and the College of Pharmacy faculty and administration.
  • Act as the liaison between students and the university community.
  • Facilitate and support community service and community engagement activities.
  • Work with SEAS team on strategy to increase visibility and impact of the cohort system and create new initiatives, events, and ideas to improve the cohort system.
  • Collaborate with course directors to implement the curriculum and activities that support the academic success of the program.
  • Analyze student data and confer with university personnel to support the success of students. Establish and support the implementation of individualized development plans for students.
  • Serve as a student advocate and collaborate with university staff in the development of intervention strategies for struggling students.
  • Provides students with guidance and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services on an as-needed basis; take responsibility for learning and complying with university policies including mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, etc.
  • Complies with all documentation requirements in a timely fashion.
  • Supports a smooth transition/progression of cohort students from one academic year to the next academic year up to graduation.
  • Collect and implement student feedback when possible.
  • Serves on College of Pharmacy and/or UNT Health committees and/or task forces as assigned.
  • Complete special projects and 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, some weekends/evenings.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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