Xavier University of Louisiana Hiring for Graduate Hall Director at New Orleans, LA Full Time

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is Catholic and historically Black. Located in
New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its
students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching
environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.

Xavier University of
Louisiana is seeking to hire a Graduate Assistant staff member dedicated to creating an environment where students are safe, connected, and
engaged in the campus community. This position is responsible for developing a living-learning community for a diverse residential
population of 100-400 students. The Graduate Hall Director supervises 4-10 Resident Assistants. The primary function of the Graduate Hall
Director is to direct and oversee the community development of the residence hall including administrative and managerial responsibilities,
educational programming, and student staff development. The Graduate Hall Director serves in the central housing office and fills collateral
assignments when requested. Serves in the evening, on-duty rotation, and provides support to students during times of emergency, crisis, or
other needs for assistance.

The Graduate Hall Director is a live-in graduate student supervisor among the Residential Education staff
in the Division of Student Affairs. The department is committed to a comprehensive residential program; one that blends the co-curricular
with the academic to create a comprehensive educational environment that assists all residents in achieving their fullest potential. The
Graduate Hall Director is recognized as a University official and represents the University and the department on and off University
property. The Graduate Hall Director will fulfill the general requirements and responsibilities in the job description and must be accepted
as a full-time graduate student. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Education. Xavier University of Louisiana is
proud to offer graduate programs in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Speech Pathology, Theology, and a Doctoral Program in Educational
Leadership.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time graduate
  student and carry a minimum of 9 credit hours.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Maintain a clear judicial
  record with the Office of Residential Education and Community Standards Office.
• Must reside in the Graduate Hall Director suite in
  an assigned residence hall.
• Must respond in a prompt manner to messages left by residents, colleagues, and central office
  staff.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Display leadership qualities as evidenced by previous leadership experiences,
  recommendations, and evaluations from the Graduate Hall Director selection and application process.
• Display strong interpersonal
  skills through proven ability to interact effectively with others as perceived through the selection and interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in a team setting
• Resident Assistant
  experience
• Previous experience residing on campus

Work Schedule:

• 20 office hours per
  week
• On-call duty rotation that includes weekends where carrying a departmental cell phone is required
• Due to the nature
  of the position, work hours may exceed during high peak times of the academic year (i.e. Fall semester move-in, Spring semester
  move-out)

Compensation:
The Graduate Hall Director position is compensated with a package that includes:
tuition remission at Xavier University of Louisiana, a partially furnished Director’s suite/apartment within the residence hall, meal plan,
and monthly stipend to be distributed over the 10-month contractual term. Please note, the monetary distribution of the GHD compensation
package is subject to change depending on changes to University fees (i.e. tuition, meal plans, etc.) Graduate Hall Directors are required
to pay registration and applicable fees.

Term of Employment:
July-May of the academic year. Contract is renewable
based upon end of the year evaluation.

Required Documents:
Cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3
References. Application documents should be emailed to Mr. DeVante Starks – [email protected]. For questions, please call the Office of Residential Education at (504) 520-7321.