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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 at 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.
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Department Summary
The UNT Dallas Office of Compliance and Integrity advances UNT Dallas' commitment to excellence by partnering with UNT Dallas employees and departments to promote ethical, honest, and lawful decision-making and conduct.
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Position Overview
Through guidance from the Chief Compliance Officer, this position leads policy and regulation development for UNT Dallas in collaboration with departments. It helps set strategic priorities for the policy program, ensuring policies remain current and effective. Responsibilities include researching, drafting, editing, coordinating, and evaluating policies, as well as managing the tools and processes used to track approvals, implement changes, and communicate updates.
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Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree, Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in which policy development and/or management in the public sector – preferably within higher education – was a primary responsibility, and experience or education that includes exposure to legal or regulatory environments.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Effectiveness in collaborating, building relationships, and communicating diplomatically with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork across organizational levels and boundaries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in effective written communication.
• Experience developing and managing record systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to plan, organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequently changing priorities.
• Focus on providing a high level of customer service and follow-through.
• Demonstrated project management and ownership skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree, Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in which policy development and/or management in the public sector – preferably within higher education – was a primary responsibility, and experience or education that includes exposure to legal or regulatory environments.
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
N/A
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Job Duties
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the development and revision of UNT Dallas policies and regulations.
- Partners with subject matter experts, administrators, Office of General Counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure all policies and regulations meet UNT Dallas standards, maintain consistency in format and language, and do not conflict with or duplicate existing policies.
- Collaborate with Chief Compliance Officer and policy administrators across other UNT institutions to support alignment, reduce policy redundancy, and resolve potential conflicts.
- In consultation with UNT Dallas Chief Compliance Officer, establishes and monitors timelines, milestones, and deadlines for the drafting, review, approval, and implementation of policies and regulations.
- Provides status updates, reporting, and documentation to UNT Dallas Chief Compliance Officer, stakeholders, and other interested parties to ensure transparency throughout the policy process.
- Administers and maintains the policy website and centralized policy management platform to ensure accessibility and version control.
- Maintains an organized historical archive of current and retired UNT Dallas Policies to support institutional memory and audit readiness.
- Develop materials to support the rollout and awareness of new or revised policies across UNT Dallas.
- Supports compliance and audit readiness by coordinating documentation and tracking of policy exceptions, interpretations, and approvals.
- Assist in ensuring alignment of campus-level policies with System-wide policies.
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Physical Requirements
- Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, remote with occasion on site requirements, flexible working hours, total of 19 hours per week.
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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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.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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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, 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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