Director of Operations
 University of North Texas Health Science Center | |
 United States, Texas, Fort Worth | |
| 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Jul 15, 2025 | |
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Title: Director of Operations Employee Classification: Dir, Operations Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220 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 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.
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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity. Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs and the NIMHD Endowment. Position Overview The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) is supported by extramural grants and awards from local, state and national funding agencies. IHD is seeking a candidate who will provide high level support to the senior leadership at IHD in all aspects of managing various activities and programs of IHD. The Director of Operations will be a strategic thought partner and assist with the management and oversight of specific Institute-based research, education, training and community programs, initiatives and projects. This position will work closely with the Vice President and Executive Director of IHD, as well as other financial and administrative units across the campus and throughout the University of North Texas system. This position is on campus of UNT Health Science Center, and reports to Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha, Regents Professor and Vice President for Minority Health and Health Disparities. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in a related discipline and five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems ad procedures Strong leadership and management skills Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Suite applications. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree PhD, DrPH, PharmD, MD, DO, JD Job Duties:
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Environmental Hazards: No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing. | |