Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
| UNT System 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. 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 inclusive 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. |
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| Posting Title | Community Director (Live-in Position) |
| Department | UNT-Residence Hall Operations-163803 |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
| Salary Information | $35,568.00 |
| Department Summary | The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Texas is a growing organization which serves over 6400 students in 14 residence halls. Our department is organized into the following areas: Residence Life, Systems and Services, and Facilities and Business Operations. UNT Housing contributes to the mission of the university by promoting safe and inclusive living environments, fostering student connections and campus engagement, and providing diverse learning opportunities. |
| Position Overview | This person is responsible for all administrative functions of the residential community, serving as the live-in leader of approximately 300-600 residents. Responsibilities include: supervision of full time and student staff; managing implementation of the residential curriculum; facility and occupancy management; and responding to crisis and concerns, including after normal business hours. Reporting to an Assistant Director for Residence Life, this person communicates about incidents occurring in the community, adjudicates conduct and community standard cases, and establishes an environment that promotes collaboration, learning, and a sense of belonging through individual and group interactions. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree and two years of residence life, student services, counseling, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply advising techniques to support student needs. • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. • Physical and emotional ability to work long and irregular hours, occasionally involving emotional stress and interrupted sleep. • Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. |
| Preferred Qualifications | *Masters Degree and one year of residential life experience |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 10am to 7pm with an on call schedule to be assigned; occasional weekends |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Community Director |
| Physical Requirements | Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate |
Job Duties
| o | Supervision of staff. Serves as the primary leader/manager of a residential community. Provides supervision to full, part time and student staff. Conducts regular individual and group meetings, assigns, delegates and manages tasks. Works with other departmental staff member(s) on selection, training, and evaluation of appropriate staff. Administers regular feedback to supervisees, appropriately confronts and documents personnel problems. Manages front desk operations to provide consistent service standards. Develops a competent staff that supports the demographics of the student population served. |
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| o | Engages with students successfully. Implements the residential curriculum. Interacts with residents individually and in groups in ways that promote belonging, collaboration, and learning. Actively interacts with student organizations (RHA, Hall Council, and NRHH) through 1-on-1 interactions and attendance at programs. Serves as resource/referral agent for campus and community resources such as Counseling and Testing Services, the Dean of Students, the Victim’s Advocate, the Career Center, Student Learning Center, Student Activities, Student Money Management, and University Police. Makes fiscal decisions that follow budgetary guidelines and engages students through programming and events. |
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| o | Responds to student behavior, such as conduct and crisis. Serves as an administrator of the conduct process as directed. Follows emergency procedures of the halls and responds appropriately based on protocol. Completes on-call shifts as scheduled and addresses situations and incidents. |
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| o | Manages assigned residential facilities including completion of work orders and reports. Oversees occupancy and room assignments in designated facilities. Reports and follows up with facilities and occupancy matters regularly. |
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| o | Works with teams and committees to create a welcoming environment. Actively participates in departmental and university committees and assignments as assigned. Assists in reviewing practices, policies, programs and services to meet different student needs. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S7970P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81003 |