Residence Hall Director

Title:

Residence Hall Director

Employee Classification:
Community Director

Campus:
University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Texas Acad of Math & Sci

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

Job Location:

Denton

Salary: 35,578.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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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 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 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

Bachelors 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 Drivers 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…