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University of North Texas

Academic Program Specialist

🇺🇸 Fort Worth, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $53K

💻 Other

🗓️ October 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Texas - Health Science Center is hiring an Academic Program Specialist. The role involves supporting assessment, accreditation, and curricular initiatives by tracking, organizing, and reporting student, curriculum, and program data for the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Academic Affairs.

Highlights
  • Support assessment, accreditation, and curricular initiatives within TCOM's Department of Academic Affairs.
  • Maintain Excel databases for program data collection and reporting.
  • Create reports on pre-clinical and clinical program outcomes.
  • Assist with accreditation annual reporting and evidence compliance.
  • Provide administrative support to the Curriculum Committee, including scheduling and documentation.
  • Proficiency required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience required; equivalent combinations accepted.
  • Experience with academic program assessment or curriculum support preferred.
  • Salary is $52,728 annually; position is full-time (1.000 FTE) and TRS eligible.
  • Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Academic Program Specialist Full Description

Title: Academic Program Specialist
Employee Classification: Academic Program Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med
Department: HSC-Academic Affairs-TCOM-300630
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: $52,728.000
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 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 Office of Academic Affairs supports the academic mission of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM). Our team is responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of the Osteopathic medical degree program. We work closely with faculty, staff, and students to develop an ever-improving learning environment through faculty development, curricular innovation, and assessment.

Position Overview
The Academic Program Specialist will work closely with the TCOM Assessment & Accreditation team to provide support for assessment, accreditation, and curricular initiatives within the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Academic Affairs. This role is responsible for tracking, organizing, and reporting on student, curriculum, and program data as it relates to assessment and accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with academic program assessment, accreditation, or curriculum support.
Required License/Registration/CertificationsN/A

Job Duties
Maintain Excel databases to support program data collection and reporting needs.Create reports on pre-clinical and clinical program outcomes, including bi-annual clerkship reporting, course and clerkship reviews, and monthly clerkship reports.Support accreditation initiatives, including annual reporting and maintaining up-to-date evidence for accreditation compliance.Assist with assessment projects, including self-assessment creation, tagging, and reporting.Support curricular projects such as curriculum mapping.Provide administrative support for the Curriculum Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting documents, taking minutes, and tracking approval of curricular materials.Assist with the accreditation components of the adjunct appointment process.Serve as backup support for various Department of Academic Affairs responsibilities, including the Student Performance Committee.
Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday; 8:00am-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.
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