Assistant Director, University Program Council
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- University of North Texas
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- Denton
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Assistant Director, University Program Council
Department:UNT-Union Admin-163110
Job Location:Denton
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Salary Information:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:University Centers and Events (UCE), provides quality programs, services, and facilities that enhance the educational experience and create a community for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. We assist students to become good citizens of a global community prepared to function in a diverse world.
The University Union serves a diverse population with unique needs, offers a variety of programs and services, and employs a staff dedicated to creating a climate of comfort and community. The University Program Council (UPC) is UNT’s student-run programming board. UPC is devoted to planning events for the students that are educational, social, cultural or recreational. UPC plans everything from movie screenings to major concerts. UPC is unique in that it is a departmental student organization. UPC is comprised of committees – headed by students – which range in categories. UPC is a great way for students to gain professional experience in a fun and fast-paced environment.
The purpose of the Assistant Director for the University Union Programs area is to monitor the programmatic functions of the University Program Council (UPC), the student programming board. The Assistant Director supervises a Student Services Coordinator and Graduate Assistant(s) that help advise and support programs happening within and around the University Union. The UPC programs are selected and supported through various part-time student staff and a general committee of students, on a by-semester basis.
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:- Strong event planning skills.
- Ability to plan and organize, direct and lead the work of others.
- Experience in networking across departments and programs.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
- Ability to train, coach, mentor and assess performance.
Master’s Degree in related field and 3 years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience working with a student programming board.
M-F, 8am-5pm
Evenings and weekends as determined by event schedule.
Yes
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Asst Dir, Union Operations
Physical Requirements:Carrying, Cleaning, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
o:Oversee and supervise student programming board, UPC, on contracting, marketing, logistical coordination, and assessment of the events/activities planned. Ensure the programming board is providing fresh programs and staying on the cutting edge of campus demands and national trends.
o:Coordinates hiring, retention, training, scheduling, and supervision of the student programming board workforce in an equitable, cost-effective manner and aligned with departmental guidelines.
o:Coordinates the development of the semester calendar for programs/events being implemented throughout campus by UPC. Works closely with Union Programs colleagues to include other events that can be included.
o:Develop, encourage, and maintain positive collaborations with campus partners. Seek new opportunities to collaborate as needed.
o:Responsible for event oversight including purchasing needs with various vendors/artists, on-site staff member during events, and works closely with Conference & Event Services to plan events. Reviews contractual obligations made with third-party groups brought to campus.
o:Effectively supervise Graduate Assistant(s) with various responsibilities and implements policies and procedures in regards to the Graduate Assistant program.
o:Develops, requests, and monitors budget for programs and services offered by UPC. Prepares capital plan for the purchase of equipment, furniture, and necessary repairs of programming equipment.
o:Effectively supervises Student Services Coordinator who is responsible for co-advising UPC.
o:Identify, measure, and manage risks as related to programming efforts. Develop necessary plans and implement risk solutions as appropriate.
o:Conducts various assessment strategies to ensure programs and activities implemented are effective.
o:Ensure marketing efforts are reaching the intended audiences and having a positive impact on the attendance of events at the university. Oversee social media accounts to ensure that appropriate messaging is being used to entice students to events and advertise events for the campus community.
Posting Number:S1959P
Special Instructions to Applicants:Application review will begin on May 21st. Only completed applications will be considered.
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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