Live-In Community Director, Residence Life

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Community Director to lead a residential community of 300–600 residents in a live-in role. You will supervise full-time and student staff, implement the residential curriculum, and oversee facility and occupancy management.

Reporting to an Assistant Director for Residence Life, you will address incidents, adjudicate conduct, respond to crises, and promote a learning-centered environment that fosters belonging and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of residence life, student services, counseling, or related experience.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and crisis-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of staff: manages full-time and student staff; conducts regular meetings; provides training and evaluation; oversees front desk operations.
• Engages with students: implements the residential curriculum; fosters independence, career readiness, and global citizenship; supports student organizations.
• Responds to student behavior and crisis: administers conduct processes; follow emergency procedures; on-call duties.
• Occupancy and facility management: oversees housing facilities, room assignments, and occupancy matters.
• Works with teams to create a welcoming environment: participates in committees and reviews practices to meet student needs.

Skills

Advising techniques

Effective communication

Crisis management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Community Director to lead a residential community of 300–600 residents in a live-in role. You will supervise full-time and student staff, implement the residential curriculum, and oversee facility and occupancy management.

Reporting to an Assistant Director for Residence Life, you will address incidents, adjudicate conduct, respond to crises, and promote a learning-centered environment that fosters belonging and engagement.