Director, Residence Life

Title: Director, Residence Life

Employee Classification: Director, Housing

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Housing

Department: UNT-Housing-Admin-163800

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $89,952

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 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.

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 position is responsible for advancing the mission of the University of North Texas through strategic, meaningful engagement with all aspects of student on-campus residential life.
This position supports the university’s mission by leading a team of professionals responsible for the care, well-being and success of resident students.
This position, along with the other two Directors, shares the overall management and direction for the department.
Specifically, the role is responsible for:
Providing leadership and strategic planning for the Residence Life aspects of the student on-campus living experience
Directly supervising four Associate Directors of Residence Life and indirectly supervising all Residence Life staff
Managing in-hall operations including on-call and desk management
Designing a systematic approach to student and community development and implementing the co-curricular resident experience
Establishing and maintaining community standards
Responding to student crisis and emergencies
Performing various other duties as needed to support the mission of the department

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years' of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relating to area of assignment, including safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed and supervised. Knowledge of University organizations, operations, policies and procedures including assigned function/area. Advanced communications skills both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Sensitivity to student needs and the ability to relate to students, parents, faculty and staff, and the public. Ability to direct and coordinate diverse work efforts. Excellent supervisory and communications skills. Knowledge of and ability to support the function and goals of a residence life operation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree degree in related field. Sev