Assistant Dean of Students

Title: Assistant Dean of Students

Employee Classification: Director, Student Affairs

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dean of Students

Department: UNT-Sustainability-110140

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 74352.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Diamond Eagle Student Resource Center (DESRC) is a hub for students to receive support for professional and academic success through a variety of resources and community building during their time at UNT. Through the UNT Food Pantry, the Clothing Closet, the Mean Green Gowns for Grads program, and the We Mean Green Fund, the Center helps students with access to food resources, professional development, and engagement with sustainability initiatives on campus. The DESRC falls under the umbrella of the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students office offers support and guidance to students navigating the complexities of their academic and personal lives.

Position Overview

The Assistant Dean of Students will oversee the operations and primary administrative tasks of the Diamond Eagle Student Resource Center/Basic Needs Hub to ensure a cohesive, functioning space that actively works to minimize basic need barriers allowing students to focus on learning, growth and connection. This position will also maintain campus relationships related to the Hub, manage the budget, supervise the staff, and provide assessment details on the outcomes of the Hub's operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
*Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
*Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents and volunteers.
*Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
*Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs.
*Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
*Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
*Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their connection to the institution and each other.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in relevant field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership to the Basic Needs Hub to support the goals and values of the Dean of Students office and Division of Student Affairs. 
• Manage, maintain, and promote collaborations between campus partners and the Hub's programs, such as the Campus Monthly Sponsorship program - focused on regular donations from campus partners to the pantry and clothing closets. 
• Ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners. 
• Manage and maintain all budgets within the Hub. 
• Provide supervision, support, and guidance to the full time and graduate student staff. 
• Oversees and coordinates assessment efforts geared toward the effectiveness of the Basic Needs areas including institutional assessment, and SACSCOC reporting. 
• Effectively communicate with upper administration and the broader University about the impact of the Basic Needs Hub. 
• Reconciles purchasing card transactions each month. 
• Manage departmental records retention, campus wide space survey and inventory certification process. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

In person, 8-5, Monday - Friday.

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.