Job Description

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

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.

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 for student groups.
• Track financial records monthly with administrative staff and recommend capital expenditures.
• Advising & Community Building: Actively engage with residents to know at least 75% of the student body by sight.
• Personally advise at least one student club.
• Coach staff on effective student advising.
• Special Events Planning: Direct and advise staff on major campus traditions and events. This includes Summer/Fall Orientation, Rosecutting, Senior Day, Prom, and Graduation.
• Community Service Tracking: Monitor student volunteer records, verify service hours, and find innovative ways to boost student participation.
• Submit year-end service reports to the Director.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

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

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.