Donated Body Administrative Associate

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Donated Body Program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth supports education, research, and professional training through the ethical management and stewardship of anatomical donations. The program oversees donor registration, preservation, utilization, inventory management, and final disposition while maintaining the highest standards of donor dignity, regulatory compliance, and accountability. Through partnerships with academic programs, researchers, and healthcare professionals, the program provides essential resources that advance health sciences education, clinical training, and scientific discovery while honoring the profound gift of donor participation.

Position Overview

This position will serve as the Donated Body Program Administrative Associate and will be handling the mailing and processing of new membership applications, filing of death certificates, and supporting program leadership with other administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and three (3) year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic MS Office skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Skill in composing routine letters and preparing reports.
• Skill in recording and compiling material for reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Donated Body Program or Funeral Home setting.
• Experience with TxEver system.

Job Duties

• Filing of death certificates for all donors received including amendments as needed.
• Mailing and processing of new membership packets.
• Coordinating the approval and burial of all VA requests.
• Coordinating paperwork with donor families.
• Entering of donor information into database.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Providing administrative support to program leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

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.