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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
UNT Health is one of three institutions within the University of North Texas System, alongside UNT Denton and UNT Dallas, serving the North Texas region and beyond. The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier medical school for primary care, is a national leader in training physicians in comprehensive primary care and rural medicine, with more than 60% of graduates practicing in primary care. Within the Office of Educational Programs, the TCOM Office of Medical Student Success (OMSS) provides a student-centered environment focused on advising, career development, enrichment, and milestone events that support students’ academic, professional, and personal growth. Through its core areas, Advisory Colleges, Career Development, Enrichment, and Student Events—OMSS fosters mentorship, professional identity development, and community.
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Position Overview
OMSS is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Enrichment Student Navigator to support enrichment initiatives and assist students in the Med Excel retention program throughout all aspects of their educational journey. Within this context, the Enrichment Student Navigator coordinates structured leadership development activities, serves as a liaison to faculty, staff, and administrators, and facilitates cohort participation in institutional programming. In collaboration with OMSS and the Office of Educational Programs, this position contributes to academic success, professional identity formation, and student engagement while supporting the coordination and delivery of assigned components of the medical curriculum.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two (2) year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student leadership theory/practices.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate with all individuals.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in higher education, working with graduate level degree programs.
- Proficiency with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
- Experience coordinating course logistics, exams, or academic events.
- Experience working directly with faculty and instructors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Job Duties
- Collaborate with DSAs Department of Student Engagement and Experience to implement Enrichment programming for TCOM students, faculty, and staff.
- Support the Assistant Director for Enrichment to develop and implement TCOM retention program for first year students.
- Develop and distribute marketing materials to promote TCOM retention program.
- Collaborate with admissions to identify methods to promote the TCOM retention program to newly accepted students to TCOM.
- Develop and facilitate programming for each component (study skills, board, prep, financial literacy, professional development, Enrichment Programming) for the TCOM retention program.
- Collaborate with TCOM faculty, community physicians, and residency programs to develop mentorship program for students in the TCOM retention program.
- Collaborate with the HSC Division of Student Affairs (DSA) departments such as Center for Academic Performance (CAP), Office of Care and Civility.
- Facilitate programming and resources for financial literacy.
- Serve as a liaison to students within the cohort to connect with College Faculty Advisors, Residency Counselors, the Center for Academic Performance (CAP), and the Office of Care and Civility.
- Student Assistant Resource Center, Testing and Evaluation.
- Collect data with educational technology/tools as assigned in curricular, cocurricular or assessment activities.
- Schedule, order food, and take minutes of TCOM retention programming and Enrichment activities.
- Support and assist with the educational technologies used in the classrooms.
- Provides support and information to students and leadership on a variety of issues related to the cohort.
- Complete special projects and duties as assigned. - (Essential)
- Assist class officers and other students in cohort, and develop a strategy to create community within the cohort and maintain. cohort member enthusiasm and engagement throughout the year.
- Assist with the planning and execution of all events and activities for the cohort.
- Gather and provide data under the direction of leadership for all cohort events, which can then be used to assess the proficiency of the program.
- Actively meet and establish positive/supportive relationships with members of your assigned cohort.
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Physical Requirements
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, some nights and weekends.
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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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