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Assistant Director, Curriculum Management & Student Aid

 

 

Assistant Director, Curriculum Management & Student Aid

  • 515195
  • Dallas Downtown Historic District, Downtown Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Staff

Title: Assistant Director, Curriculum Management & Student Aid

Employee Classification: Asst Dir Curric Mgmt & Std Aid

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-UNT Dallas College of Law

Department: DAL-College of Law-517000

Job Location: Downtown Dallas

Salary: $67,000.000

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 and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Office of the Registrar is dedicated to providing prompt, efficient service for UNT Dallas College of Law. The Office of the Registrar is the home for academic records, registration, enrollment, transcripts, and graduation services. The mission of the Office of the Registrar is to provide accurate and timely customer service and information to students, faculty, staff, alumni, central administration, and external constituencies.

Position Overview

The UNT Dallas College of Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Curriculum Management and Student Aid. The Assistant Director of Curriculum Management and Student Aid will report to (1) the UNT Dallas College of Law Law Registrar and (2) the UNT Dallas Director of Financial Aid, depending on the responsibilities involved. This position combines the responsibilities of curriculum management as well as administers the law school's student financial aid. This position monitors the academic needs of our students to provide guidance to academic affairs regarding those findings, ensures student enrollment is properly executed and academic records and course examinations are properly structured. Finally, this position is important because it helps our students continually audit and receive advice about their course offerings, academic standing, and how both impact student financial aid.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five or more years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
  • Ability to keep complex records; to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of broad goals and objectives.
  • Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively.
  • Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed and work supervised.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in a related field and seven years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Exceptional service orientation.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal constituents; including the Dean, faculty and administrators of the College of Law, and counterparts in other organizations within the University.
  • Knowledge of student payment and/or financial aid funding mechanisms, regulations, methods for assessing need, accounting principles.
  • Experience with maintaining computerized database using specialized software.
  • Knowledge and experience as to data analysis, reporting, and institutional effectiveness.
  • Knowledge and experience as to other areas of student services and software relating to those services Higher Education experience PeopleSoft skills experience.
  • Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions Strong presentation skills.

Job Duties

  • Coordinates curriculum planning with administrators and faculty to insure that the catalog, schedule for classrooms and semester periods are assigned and accomplished on a timely basis.
  • Monitors curriculum policies and procedures for improvements and necessary changes.
  • Responsible for Study Abroad opportunities for law school students to include working with other institutions to coordinate the experience, enrollment, financial aid and transcription to the academic record.
  • Assists other staff with course examinations, to include proctoring and determination of scholastic honors; Assists degree audit, system changes to degree offerings, graduation processing, and final degree certification.
  • Audits student records; Create ad-hoc queries and reports; Coordinates the transfer of the academic record from admissions to archival in the registrar's office as well as the scanning of all student records.
  • Responsible for helping students with their financial aid needs on a timely basis; Ensures all financial aid regulatory requirements are met on time; Coordinates with all financial aid providers is accomplished by applicable time guidelines.
  • Advises our students about their academic and financial standing; and Performs other duties as needed in regard to curriculum, student aid, and registrar services.
  • Handles problems, complaints, and special requests.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

9:00am - 6:00pm with 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. 

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, 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.

 

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