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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 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 Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students. It focuses on the preparation of EC-6 secondary educators and school administrators who employ current theory and research.
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Position Overview
The position coordinates various activities to recruit, retain, mentor students to support the mission and strategic plan of the academic program. Responsible for managing the daily operations of the program, including mass communications, publications, research and interacting with students and potential students. Supervises all administrative tasks related to strategic planning, travel logistics, and recruiting. This position is essential to providing high quality coaching and training, while nurturing the development of students.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational skills and ability to execute multiple projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
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Job Duties
- Responding to information requests from potential students and following up with them. Answering questions about transfer courses, degree requirements, and certification requirements.
- Developing degree plans and certification plans with students. Ensuring students are aware of timelines and requirements for both the masters degree and the principal as instructional leader certification.
- Maintaining data base and files for students as they progress through the masters and principal certification programs.
- Facilitating student admissions processes, including communication with the Graduate School and assisting students as they submit program application materials. Organizing materials for admission committee.
- Implementing the principal Internship, including working with students, school districts, and university internship supervisors.
- Communicating with students on a regular and frequent basis about degree and program requirements. Answering questions about all aspects of the program and helping students navigate university processes. Regularly updating the Educational Leadership Handbook.
- Facilitating the Graduate Academic Certificate (GAC) in Principal Preparation, including communication about the GAC and assistance to applicants.
- Aiding in recruitment efforts, including input to maintenance for the COE website.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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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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