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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.
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Department Summary
College of Nursing joins UNT Health offering degree programs alongside: the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Health Professions and College of Pharmacy. The College of Nursing is addressing the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.
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Position Overview
This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) – funded grant within the College of Nursing at UNT Health Fort Worth. The Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of the project across multiple sites, coordinating closely with partner institutions, and supporting UNT Health site leads. Key responsibilities include facilitating implementation of study interventions and protocols, database, managing multi-site coordination, generating routine progress and performance reports, and fostering strong collaborations across partner sites and clinical settings to support effective grant implementation. The Program Manager is also responsible for cultivating a supportive, participant-centered, and transformative research environment, ensuring program quality, fidelity, and alignment with grant objectives.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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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.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office Suite: primarily Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work well in a values driven, team environment.
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Job Duties
- The Program Manager will oversee and coordinate the administrative, operational, and technical components of the NIH-funded auricular acupressure study, ensuring seamless execution across all sites and stakeholders.
- Managing study operations through REDCap, including database and data quality monitoring, participant tracking, and reporting.
- Oversee participant scheduling, cohort tracking, and adherence to study timelines, ensuring timely recruitment, follow-up, and retention across rural community sites. Supports academic programs by scheduling meetings and taking and disseminating.
- Supervise Community Health Workers (CHWs), providing oversight, training coordination, and ongoing support to ensure fidelity to intervention protocols and community engagement strategies.
- Coordinate and participate in study meetings, manage calendars, schedule rooms and spaces, and prepare and disseminate meeting minutes to study teams.
- Additional responsibilities include generating routine progress reports, supporting documentation and program evaluation efforts, creating and disseminating surveys for participants, and maintaining organized digital infrastructure (e.g., shared drives, Teams environments). The Program Manager will serve as a liaison with partner sites and clinics.
- Foster a high-quality, participant-centered, and collaborative research environment, ensuring adherence to NIH standards, protocol fidelity, and successful program outcomes across all sites.
- Collaborates with site leads across all three study implementation sites.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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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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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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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.
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