Residence Hall Director

Title: Residence Hall Director

Employee Classification: Community Director

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: $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 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 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.

The Honors College is dedicated to enriching the undergraduate academic experience for the more than 2,000 talented, motivated, and well-prepared students who choose to be members. The goal of the Honors College is to help these students build an excellent foundation that prepares them for studying at the graduate level and establishing a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

This person serves as a customer service agent and general caretaker to students in the residence hall. Tasks include the implementation of student development concepts through programs and discipline and through the advising of student organizations and activities. This person is also responsible for supervising and providing guidance and professional development opportunities to Program Advisors, Resident Assistants, and Desk Personnel. Other tasks include monitoring housekeeping and upkeep of facilities.

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 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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

• Previous university residence hall experience.

• Good driving record and comfort driving students in a 12-passenger van.

• Able to walk three flights of stairs and do rounds around and inside McConnell Hall.

• Experience working with adolescents either as a group advisor or in a school setting.

• Previous supervision of part- and full-time staff.

• Familiarity with University of North Texas and Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science is a bonus.

• Proficient with the Microsoft suite of software, (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Driver's License or equivalent from another state in the United States.

Job Duties:

Supervision of Resident Assistants:

• Responsible for training at the beginning of each term, team building, setting expectations, establishing work schedules (RA On Call & Desk Shifts), conducting a mid-semester and end of semester evaluation of RAs, and updating and enforcing the RA Manual.

Coordination of RA Selection:

• Collaborating with UNT Housing and Residence Life, conducting interviews, and hiring Resident Assistants annually. Supplementing hires for staff for turnover between Fall and Spring semesters.

Student Leadership:

• Work with and develop Student Leadership positions of Senior Mentors, Judicial Board, and as an acting Advisor for assigned Student clubs.

Student Conduct:

• Conduct disciplinary hearings for mid-level policy violations and appeals from Judicial Board hearings. Clearly record disciplinary meetings and appeals and promptly submit all communication and files through disciplinary tracking systems.

Establish positive working relationships with TAMS staff:

• Following the chain of command. Taking concerns directly to the party involved. Voice all concerns to the appropriate person and level. Visit each departments main office a minimum of four times a semester. Support decisions of other TAMS departments and directors.

Plan and prepare for TAMS Summer activities:

• Preparing and implementing TAMS Summer Orientation, Supervising Summer RA staff, engaging with TAMS Summer Research Students and TAMS Summer School Students.

Supervision of Full Time Desk Staff:

• Operations guidance, disseminating changes in policy, time approvals, performance evaluations.

RA Programming:

• Support the programming performed by each RA, House and the student groups. Maintain the RA Programming budget as given by UNT Housing. Attend at least 1 program sponsored by each of the 6 Houses each semester. Attend at least 2 major programs sponsored by the student groups each semester. Provide supervision as needed at programs.

Advising:

• Advise assigned student organizations, develop the officers representing those organizations and programs. Attend the executive officer meetings of the organizations and assist the group in setting goals.

Hall Director On Call:

• Follow all TAMS emergency procedures and protocol. Respond to emergency situations promptly and appropriately, oversee security of the building (locks and alarms) and conduct fire and tornado drills. Additionally, make appropriate referrals to counseling and academic staff keeping the Student Life team informed of student issues.

Roommates:

• Conduct roommate matching, pairing, and assignments, disseminate roommate information, arrange for room change days (once per semester), and mediate roommate conflicts either directly or through the RA staff.

Manage aspects of maintenance and operations concerning McConnell Hall. (Building):

• Serve as the building representative. Track ongoing maintenance concerns and work orders. Recommend and coordinate renovation projects. Serve as liaison with custodial staff and Housing Director of MO. Supervise RA assigned to do routine maintenance tasks. Oversee RA completion of routine safety checks of rooms.

Purchasing:

• Taking a share of Student Club Shopping trips, solely responsible for RA programming supplies purchasing, and appropriate use and reconciliation of UNT Purchasing Card.

Student Rapport:

• Be current and up to date with the student body Get to know at least 75 of the residents in each class. Attend as many student organization programs as possible. Solicit and respond to student concerns. Create or submit nominations for awards for students. Participate in community building activities with the student body.

Interact appropriately with all parents:

• Notify parents about staff concerns about individual students giving a good public appearance around TAMS. No more than two complaints by parents by semester.

Driving:

• Taking a share of driving schedule for student events; volunteering on occasion (once a semester) to take an overnight trip as a driver and chaperone.

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, 8 am

• 5 pm Some evenings and weekends as needed

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

A cover letter, resume, and list of references is required for this application.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.