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Academic Student Navigator

University of North Texas System

Fort Worth, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026

About the role

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

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.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

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.

Position Overview

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