Academic Program Manager

University of North Texas - Denton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is seeking an Academic Program Manager to oversee student progress, supervised practice hours, and competency attainment. You will advise students, recruit at events, manage social media, and partner with faculty and external stakeholders to deliver a coordinated, student-centered program.

The role focuses on data-informed program enhancement and continuous improvement across the Master and clinical nutrition offerings, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Responds to information requests from prospective students.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Title: Academic Program Manager

Employee Classification: Academic Program Manager

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Personalized Hlth & Well-Being-300860

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $67,824.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 University of North Texas Health 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 Personalized Health and Well-Being offers innovative graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN) and Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences (MSLS) programs. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills needed to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and apply behavior change theories in the delivery of medical nutrition therapy, preparing them to provide patient-centered, whole-person care.

Position Overview

The 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 Qualifications

Bachelor'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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Master's degree.
• Prior experience in advising or mentoring students.

Job Duties

• 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 to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Responds to information requests from prospective students.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

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,

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.