Title: Director, Student Assistance Resource Center

Employee Classification: Director, Student Services

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs

Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs-300300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience, with a minimum of $75,000 per year.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to create transformational experiences for all HSC students by providing tailored support and fostering holistic development. There are 8 functional units within the Division of Student Affairs: Center for Student Life, Career Readiness Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Office of Disability Access, and Student Assistance Resource Center.

Position Overview

The Director Student Assistance Resource Center is a mid-manager position which provides supervision, coaching, and mentoring to fulltime professional staff members within their area of responsibility. The Position coordinates programs, services, and activities in an effort to promote student learning outcomes established within each academic program on campus. The goal of this position is to create opportunities to promote learning, ethical decision making, scholarship, and leadership within the student body. Student services are designed to enhance the quality of the students learning experience both in and out of the classroom environment. The development of each student as a whole (Mind, Body, and Spirit) is the primary purpose for this position and the employees reporting to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Crisis Management expertise in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations.
• Ability to supervise and manage teams.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree and/or six years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in crisis management, coaching, and wellbeing programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Crisis Management expertise in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations (FERPA, Clery Act, Title IX, etc.).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership and supervision of the Student Assistance Resource Center; including budgeting and assessment.
• Serve as the co-chair of the Care Team, assisting in oversight of Care Team programs, services, and response.
• Oversee the Student Assistance Resource Center operations, including the Fitness Center, Student Food Pantry, Student Clothing Closet and Student Emergency Fund. 
• Serve in an on-call rotation to respond to student crisis and advise on referral and support plan for students.
• Develop collaborative partnerships and programs across campus, both inside and outside the classroom, to ensure strategic integration of basic needs programs, initiatives, and services.
• Provide leadership for the continued development and implementation of the Pathway Program and Wellness Coaching services.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings or weekends as required for divisional events.

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:

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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.