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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.

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.

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 all individuals.

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.

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. 

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, some nights and weekends.

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.