Job Description

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-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. This new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

The Student Navigator is responsible for supporting structured leadership development activities, serving as a liaison to university faculty, staff, and administrators, and facilitating cohort participation in university functions. Additionally, the Student Navigator supports the management of all aspects of an assigned section of the college curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) year 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 with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.

Job Duties

• Serve as a liaison to CON students and campus partners.
• Collect data with educational technology/tools as assigned in curricular, cocurricular or assessment activities.
• Work collaboratively with other CON Student Navigators and Academic leadership.
• Work with CON students and student leadership to create community and engagement, and support the planning and execution of student events and activities.
• Actively meet with and establish supportive partnerships with students and CON faculty and staff.
• Support the recruitment of College of Nursing students through partnerships with Admissions and Recruitment and participation in A&R sponsored events as needed.
• Monitor student academic progress and recommend/facilitate interventions as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with campus partners to connect students to services and resources.
• Other projects as assigned by supervisor, some of which may occur on weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as required by university events.

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

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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, 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.