Willed Body Program Assistant Manager

UNT Health Science Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNT Health Science Center is seeking a Willed Body Program Assistant Manager to oversee operations within their anatomical sciences department. This role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with laws, and maintaining donor interactions, contributing to medical education and research efforts. Ideal candidates will hold an Associate's degree in Mortuary Science and a Texas Funeral Director's License, with strong skills in embalming techniques and communication.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mortuary Science required.
• 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination needed.
• Texas Funeral Director's License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of Willed Body Program staff.
• Oversee donor intake and embalming procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Anatomical embalming techniques

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to train staff

Knowledge of laws pertaining to Willed Body Programs

Education

Associate's degree in Mortuary Science

Texas Funeral Director's License

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Title: Willed Body Program Assistant Manager

Employee Classification: Willed Body Program Assistant Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

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

Department: HSC-Center for Anatomical Sciences-300590

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

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 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 Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is located in the prestigious Cultural District of Fort Worth, TX. Our mission is to offer exceptional educational activities and to advance research in the anatomical sciences and allied fields.

Research strengths in the Center for Anatomical Sciences include biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, forensic sciences, biomechanics/functional morphology, and histology. The Center encompasses 8,000-square-feet of anatomy laboratories that support anatomical education, research, and outreach. The Center also houses dedicated research laboratories equipped for medical imaging analysis/morphometrics, forensic anthropology, thermoregulatory studies (environmental chamber), histology, and paleontological fossil preparation.

Center for Anatomical Sciences teaches dissection and prosection-based anatomy courses to Medical, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, and Master of Medical Science students. The Center is also home to the Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences (STARS) PhD program that prepares graduate students to join the workforce as researchers and anatomy educators.

The Center also supports numerous K-12 science outreach programs, offering summer science camps, campus tours, and in-school events that introduce students to anatomy and its relationship to medical education.

Position Overview

The Willed Body Program Assistant Manager will work closely with Willed Body Program and Center for Anatomical Sciences leadership to ensure effective communication with key audiences (e.g., prospective donors, donor families, medical facilities), ensure the effective preparation and preservation of human cadavers, and coordinate educational/research activities in the anatomy laboratories at UNTHSC. The primary function of this job is to assist the Willed Body Program Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Willed Body Program in order to promote medical education and research at UNTHSC.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Mortuary Science and four (4) years' of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A current Texas funeral director's license is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomical embalming techniques and preservation methods
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to train and guide staff on procedures and techniques.
• Ability maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of all laws and legal requirements pertaining to Willed Body Programs in the state of Texas.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Experience in academia preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Funeral Director and Embalmers License

Job Duties

• Coordinates and directly monitors activities of Willed Body Program staff (e.g., embalmers, dieners, drivers, laboratory technicians), creates work schedules, makes recommendations for new hires or terminations.
• Oversees donor intake, maintenance, and final disposition following program/institutional procedures and all applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
• Oversees the performance of embalming and other mortuary procedures to ensure that cadavers are properly prepared and preserved. May perform detailed embalming procedures to maintain the anatomical integrity of cadavers.
• Oversees the cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of the embalming room and other mortuary work areas including the management of embalming supplies, tools, and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Oversees effective correspondence with scheduled groups to ensure the laboratory is properly prepared for approved activities and groups adhere to program/institutional regulations.
• Oversees accurate documentation of mortuary and laboratory-related activities in database management system; develops and implements data entry procedures; ensures data integrity and database security.
• Maintains accurate financial documentation related to mortuary and laboratory activities (e.g., purchasing, invoicing).
• May assist with communications and public relations activities (e.g., accepting donation paperwork, correspondence with donors and families) as directed by leadership.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  
  

Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noisy environments.
  
  

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

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

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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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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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