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Policy Administrator (Remote)

University of North Texas System Administration
United States, Texas, Denton
Apr 28, 2025
Title: Policy Administrator (Remote) Employee Classification: Policy Administrator Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration Division: SYS-Finance & Admin SubDivision-Department: SYS-Procurement Department: SYS-Business Services-927300 Job Location: Denton 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 This position is currently housed within UNT System Business Services; however, it is scheduled to transition to UNT System Compliance during calendar year 2025. Position Overview This position leads complex policy and regulation development for the UNT System in collaboration with System departments and member institutions. Under the direction of senior leadership, 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and four years' of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. 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. Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree * Experience or education that includes exposure to legal or regulatory environments * 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. Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties: % - Serves as the primary point of contact for the development, revision, and interpretation of UNT System policies and regulations. - (Essential) % - Partners with subject matter experts, administrators, General Counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure all policies and regulations meet System standards, maintain consistency in format and language, and do not conflict with or duplicate existing policies. - (Essential) % - Collaborates with leadership and policy administrators across other UNT System institutions to support system-wide alignment, reduce policy redundancy, and resolve potential conflicts - (Essential) % - Coordinates and manages the cyclical review of Regents Rules, System Regulations, and System Policies to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the System's strategic goals and legal requirements. - (Essential) % - Establishes and monitors timelines, milestones, and deadlines for the drafting, review, approval, and implementation of policies and regulations. - (Essential) % - Provides status updates, reporting, and documentation to executive leadership, stakeholders, and other interested parties to ensure transparency throughout the policy process. - (Essential) % - Designs and delivers training sessions and resources for policy stakeholders on policy development processes, writing standards, and compliance best practices. - (Essential) % - Administers and maintains the policy website and centralized policy management platform to ensure accessibility and version control. - (Essential) % - Maintains an organized historical archive of current and retired Regents Rules, System Regulations, and System Policies to support institutional memory and audit readiness. - (Essential) % - Develops communication strategies and materials to support the rollout and awareness of new or revised policies across the System. - (Essential) % - Supports compliance and audit readiness by coordinating documentation and tracking of policy exceptions, interpretations, and approvals. - (Essential) % - Assists in ensuring alignment of campus-level policies with System-wide policies and serves as a resource for policy interpretation. - (Essential) % - May be responsible for completing required state forms, applications, and regulatory reporting, as needed. - (Essential) Work Schedule: Remote with occasional onsite requirement. Standard working hours M-F, 8am-5pm; overtime as needed 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. 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