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University of North Texas

<div>Title: Associate Director, Senior Leadership - UNT Dining Services, Eagle Landing

Employee Classification: Executive Chef

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
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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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.</div> 
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Department Summary

It&rsquo;s About the Food! 
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. &ndash; YouTube 
 
As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent. 
 
UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Caf&eacute;, the nation&rsquo;s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas&rsquo; first and only university dining hall certified Free From&trade; the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university&rsquo;s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts&mdash;all available for a single Meal Plan swipe. 
 
Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.
Position Overview

The Associate Director at Eagle Landing is a senior leadership role within UNT Dining, responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight for the university&rsquo;s flagship, high-volume dining facility. Serving thousands of students daily in an all-you-care-to-eat environment, this position ensures excellence across culinary operations, guest experience, financial performance, and team leadership. 
 
This role oversees all aspects of the operation, including menu innovation, food production, service delivery, and financial management. Working closely with the Assistant Director / General Chef Manager, this position ensures alignment between culinary strategy and day-to-day execution, driving consistency, quality, and innovation across all dining platforms. 
 
The Associate Director drives continuous improvement, ensuring high standards in food quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction while aligning with UNT Dining&rsquo;s priorities in sustainability, wellness, and student engagement. The position also leads compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to all health, safety, and dietary regulations, and promotes responsible sourcing and sustainable practices. 
 
A key focus is building and developing high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and succession planning, while fostering a collaborative workplace culture. In addition, this leader manages budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and operational data to support strategic planning and long-term growth. 
 
This role is essential to maintaining operational consistency, regulatory compliance, and the capacity to meet evolving student needs in a dynamic, high-demand dining environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced, strategic leader with a strong background in high-volume food service operations, financial management, and team development, along with a passion for innovation and student-centered dining excellence.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires extensive knowledge of food safety regulations and advanced expertise in managing high-volume culinary operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating kitchen activities, maintaining standards, and meeting strict production timelines. They possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to train staff, standardize processes, and enforce procedures effectively. Success in this role also requires strong organizational and time management abilities, the capacity to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments, and a consistent focus on delivering high-quality, on-time results with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate holds a degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or a related field and brings several years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume food service or dining operations. Preferred candidates will have a ServSafe Manager Certification (or the ability to obtain it), along with strong experience in financial management, staff development, and both front- and back-of-house operations. A background in menu development, sustainability initiatives, and the use of food service systems and data-driven tools is highly valued, with culinary certifications considered a plus.
Required License/Registration/Certifications 

Job Duties
<ul>
<li>Provide strategic oversight of dining operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient meal service across all platforms. Establish performance expectations and monitor operational outcomes to align with departmental and university standards.</li>
<li>Direct and approve menu strategy in collaboration with culinary leadership, emphasizing innovation, seasonality, and alignment with nutrition and sustainability goals. Oversee the effective use of systems such as FoodPro to ensure accuracy, consistency, and continuous menu improvement.</li>
<li>Set and enforce standards for food quality, presentation, and guest experience, utilizing data, feedback, and operational audits to drive continuous improvement and quickly resolve systemic issues impacting dining quality.</li>
<li>Lead organizational development by overseeing recruitment, training strategy, performance management, and succession planning for management and frontline staff. Ensure training programs and food safety practices are consistently implemented and aligned with best practices.</li>
<li>Foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture that prioritizes an exceptional dining experience, operational efficiency, and team engagement. Champion initiatives that enhance service quality, reduce wait times, and improve overall operational effectiveness.</li>
<li>Ensure full compliance with university policies, health regulations, and safety standards by establishing accountability systems, conducting regular audits, and reinforcing adherence to HACCP and standardized operating procedures across all areas of operation.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. 
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. 
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds. 
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected. 
Noisy environments.
Work Schedule

Hours Vary
Driving University Vehicle

Yes
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 &ndash;and takes actions to prevent &ndash; 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.</div>

Associate Director, Senior Leadership - UNT Dining Services, Eagle Landing

<div>Title: Senior Network Engineer

Employee Classification: Sr Network Engineer

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Information Technology

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology

Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
<div>
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.</div>
<div></div>
<div>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.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.</div> 
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Department Summary

UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model. 
 
UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents. 
 
The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance. 
Position Overview

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for advanced engineering, implementation, and support of enterprise network solutions within the University of North Texas System. This role focuses on complex and non-standard network changes, deep troubleshooting, and technical leadership. The Senior Network Engineer operates with a high degree of autonomy and ensures solutions are secure, reliable, and aligned with approved architectural standards. This position serves as a primary escalation point and contributes to design discussions but does not define architectural standards.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering, operations, or support; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and network security.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi-system issues and apply sound technical judgment within established standards.
</li><li>Ability to lead technical efforts, mentor Network Engineers and Network Analysts, and communicate effectively with Operations, Architecture, and Information Security.
</li><li>Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently on high-impact work.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Advanced networking certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent)</li><li>Experience engineering complex enterprise network environments (campus, data center, WAN)</li><li>Strong background in network security, segmentation, and secure design implementation</li><li>Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code concepts</li><li>Experience working within formal architecture and change governance models</li></ul>
Required License/Registration/Certifications 

Job Duties
<ul>
<li>Engineer and implement complex and non-standard network solutions aligned with approved standards.</li>
<li>Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues across multiple systems and domains.</li>
<li>Serve as a primary escalation point for Network Engineers and Network Analysts.</li>
<li>Design and implement secure configurations including firewall policy, segmentation, and access controls.</li>
<li>Validate implementation approaches and ensure technical quality of network changes.</li>
<li>Participate in design reviews and provide input to architectural decisions.</li>
<li>Mentor and provide technical guidance to Network Engineers and Network Analysts.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain advanced technical documentation and procedures.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements
<ul>
<li>Communicating with others to exchange information.</li>
</ul>
Environmental Hazards
<ul>
<li>No adverse environmental conditions expected.</li>
</ul>
Work Schedule

Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm
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 &ndash;and takes actions to prevent &ndash; 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.</div>

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Associate Director, Senior Leadership - UNT Dining Services, Eagle Landing

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