Community Director - Live in position

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: $44,000.04

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 Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at 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 all-embracing living environments, fostering student connections and campus engagement, and providing unique 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 Master's Degree Required License/Registration/Certifications N/A 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 service standards. Develops staff that supports the demographics of the student population across a breadth of differences. Engages with students successfully: Implements the residential curriculum. Interacts with residents individually and in groups in ways that promote independence, career readiness, global citizenship, and interpersonal skills. Actively interacts with in-hall student organizations (CCE, Hall Council, and NRHH) through 1on1 interactions and attendance at programs. Serves as resource/referral agent for campus and community resources such as Counseling and Testing Services, the Dean of Students, the Survivor Advocate, the Center for Belonging & Engagement, the Career Center, Student Learning Center, Student Activities, Student Money Management, and University Police. Makes fiscal decisions that follow budgetary guidelines and engages students through programming and events. Responds to student behavior, such as conduct and crisis: Serves as an administrator of the conduct process as directed. Follows emergency procedures of the halls and responds appropriately based on protocol. Completes on-call shifts as scheduled and addresses situations and incidents. Occupancy and Facility Management: Manages assigned residential facilities including completion of work orders and reports. Oversees occupancy and room assignments in designated facilities. Reports and follows up with facilities and occupancy matters regularly. Works with teams and committees to create a welcoming environment: Actively participates in departmental and university committees and assignments as assigned. Assists in reviewing practices, policies, programs and services to meet different student needs. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm; Occasional evenings and weekends Driving University Vehicle No 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. 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. 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