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Assistant Director, Student Life

University of North Texas System

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026

💰 $63,000/yr

About the role

Title: Assistant Director, Student Life

Employee Classification: Asst Dir Student Life

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Texas Acad of Math & Sci

Department: UNT-TAMS-Dean's Off-143100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $63,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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 Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) is a unique residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science. While living on campus in McConnell Hall, students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of college coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Instruction is by university faculty. There are no high school courses taught, but students enjoy many of the activities of high school and the company of age mates who are intellectual peers.

Position Overview

This position serves as the chief deputy of the Director of Student Life. Specific responsibilities include supervision and evaluation of McConnell Hall residence life staff; supervision of the academy discipline system; and supervision of all aspects of student programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least four years relevant experience in student programming or services, student affairs, or other professionally related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Public Speaking and Presentation
Supervisory Skills
High administrative and organizational capacity
Budgeting and tracking finances
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Ability to manage, serve, and develop young leaders

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Staff Supervision & Leadership: Manage four Program Advisors. Establish schedules, lead weekly staff meetings, conduct biweekly one-on-ones, and provide formal performance evaluations.
Act as Director in their absence.
Student Conduct & Grievances: Lead disciplinary hearings and appeals for high-level policy violations.
Resolve parent and student grievances politely.
Maintain accurate records and report decisions to the Director.
Training & Crisis Management: Design and run three annual Residence Life training programs (August, January, and May).
Update the On-Call manual. Lead emergency response and safety measures for staff.
Operations & Policy: Partner with the Director to update the TAMS Student Handbook annually.
Manage the programming space reservation calendar. Oversee maintenance and driver requests for the eight-vehicle fleet.
Budget Oversight: Manage the student activities budget. Allocate semester spending