What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Success position at University of North Texas?
Title: Assistant Director, Student Success
Employee Classification: Asst Dir Student Success
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Vice Provost Student Success
Department: UNT-Learning Center-111051
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $51,744.00
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 Student Success promotes high-quality advising across UNT’s advising units through coordination, training/ professional development, and leadership support. Our advising team offers pathways counseling to prospective and current students, TSI advising, and academic preparedness resources. The office is located in the Academic Success Center at Sage Hall.
Position Overview
The role provides leadership for academic coaching, tutoring, and academic integrity initiatives while ensuring students have access to resources and support services that foster academic skill development, accountability, and student success. The position also oversees the supervision and daily operations of student support personnel, including tutors and academic coaches, and contributes to the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and services that align with the university’s student success and retention goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Job Duties
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Occasional evening or Saturday 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.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
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.
Employee Classification: Asst Dir Student Success
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Vice Provost Student Success
Department: UNT-Learning Center-111051
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $51,744.00
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 Student Success promotes high-quality advising across UNT’s advising units through coordination, training/ professional development, and leadership support. Our advising team offers pathways counseling to prospective and current students, TSI advising, and academic preparedness resources. The office is located in the Academic Success Center at Sage Hall.
Position Overview
The role provides leadership for academic coaching, tutoring, and academic integrity initiatives while ensuring students have access to resources and support services that foster academic skill development, accountability, and student success. The position also oversees the supervision and daily operations of student support personnel, including tutors and academic coaches, and contributes to the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and services that align with the university’s student success and retention goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
- Current knowledge of student development and counseling theory.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Strong counseling skills including career development and group facilitation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently.
- Remains active in professional development.
- Supervision or team management experience
- Experience in working with at risk populations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to details
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with multiple departments and/or committee work.
Job Duties
- Coordinate and oversee peer tutoring, academic coaching, academic integrity education, and graduate student support programs.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student staff and support personnel, including Lead Tutors, Peer Academic Coaches, Volunteer Tutors, Graduate Assistants, and a full-time employee.
- Design and facilitate workshops, outreach programs, and one-on-one academic support services for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Integrate academic integrity education initiatives within academic coaching practices, student interventions, and student success programming.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, academic departments, Student Development, and other university offices to support student success and academic integrity initiatives.
- Assist with program assessment, evaluation, reporting, and research activities related to student learning, retention, academic success, and academic integrity outcomes.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Occasional evening or Saturday 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.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
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.
Salary : $51,744