Director of Dallas Promise Scholars
 University of North Texas - Dallas | |
 United States, Texas, Dallas | |
| 7300 University Hills Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Jul 19, 2025 | |
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Title: Director of Dallas Promise Scholars Employee Classification: Program Director Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the Provost Department: DAL-Center Socioeconomic Mobility-500700 Job Location: Dallas Salary: Commensurate with experience. FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: 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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center 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.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The University of North Texas at Dallas launched the Center for Socioeconomic Mobility through Education (CSME) in 2022. The CSME's purpose is to accelerate socioeconomic mobility by advancing well-being, wisdom, and wealth through individual and collective learning in southern Dallas County. Housed within the Academic Affairs Division, the primary focus is on serving UNT Dallas students; the Center also collaborates with partners to improve outcomes in our region. Position Overview The Dallas Promise Scholars Program is being newly launched within the Center for Socioeconomic Mobility through Education (CSME). CSME partners with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate upward mobility for UNT Dallas students and the local community through initiatives that advance well-being, wisdom, and wealth. The Dallas Promise Scholars Program is launching with six full-time staff members - a Director and five Student Success Coaches. Four of the student success coaches will serve transfer students from Dallas College and one of the coaches will serve first-time in college students. This team works closely in coordination with other student success professionals and CSME staff. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years' of closely related professional experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Physical Requirements: Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards: No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule: On Campus, Monday - Friday, occasional evening and weekend responsibilities and local travel. 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. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing. | |