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Community Director - Live in position

University of North Texas System

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $35,568/yr

About the role

Title: Community Director - Live in position

Employee Classification: Community Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Housing

Department: UNT-Residence Hall Operations-163803

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $35,568.00

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 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 welcoming living environments, fostering student connections and campus engagement, and providing 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply advising techniques to support student needs. Ability to communicate effectively with 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

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

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. Provides training and guidance to increase competence. Manages front desk operations to provide consistent ser

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