Title: Director Center for Leadership Development

Employee Classification: Dir Center for Leadership Dev

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-Ctr for Leadership Development-160260

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) exists to support and further the mission of the University by developing, delivering, and advocating for services and programs that unite and support students’ academic and life pursuits. DSA is one of the largest divisions at the University of North Texas and includes Assessment, Housing and Residence Life, The Eagle Engagement Center, Recreational Sports, Career Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Health & Wellness, Counseling & Testing, Student Activities, The Center for Leadership Development, Auxiliary Services, Dining, Sustainability, Veteran Services, TRiO, and more.

Position Overview

This position will play a crucial role in helping students develop leadership skills, adapting to workforce needs, fostering partnerships with colleges to bridge the curricular and co-curricular experience, and overseeing Fraternity and Sorority Life at UNT.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and six years of professional experience that is conducive to both leadership development and supporting fraternities and sororities; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to show initiative and productivity in the work environment.
* Excellent oral and written communication.
* Ability to respond to crisis situations swiftly, professionally, and accurately.
* Knowledge of student affairs mission and ability to help position division to effectively support student success.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or an equivalent degree program. Six years of direct Fraternity Sorority Life experience. Experience supervising fulltime employees. Experience managing budgets.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Provides strategic oversight for all programs and services designed to create a comprehensive leadership experience for students, including the oversight of Fraternity and Sorority Life. 
• Provides direct supervisor to 4 full-time staff members and indirect supervision to an additional full-time staff member, 3-4 graduate assistants, and multiple student assistants/leaders. 
• Develops and sustains cooperative relationships with academic departments, faculty members, university departments and divisions, and external partners, including corporate partners to keep a pulse on workforce needs. 
• Allocates and manages departmental budget. Develops annual budget requests and works with DSA Advancement to seek external funding opportunities. 
• Establishes and manages departmental strategic and assessment plan, including the development of expected and learning outcomes. 
• Effectively communicates to all stakeholders, including students, chapter advisors, house corporations, and national offices. 
• Understands national trends and risk management practices related to Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) and educates the FSL and university community on key pieces. 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8am-5pm, some nights and weekends

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.