Assistant Director of Academic Support

Assistant Director of Academic Support

Posting Details Posting Number S501P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 08/07/2026 Application Review Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

About Xavier Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black. 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.

Posting Summary Position Title Assistant Director of Academic Support FLSA Exempt Department Student Academic Success Office

Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Academic Support. The Assistant Director will coordinate a comprehensive Peer Led Supplemental Instruction Program with a focus on providing academic support for students enrolled in more rigorous collegiate level coursework. The Assistant Director is a member of the Office of Academic Support (OAS) and is also charged with providing guidance and creating/implementing innovative approaches that are centered on strengthening students’ academic foundation and enhancing their success. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of experience coordinating academic support services in higher education (i.e., tutoring, supplemental instruction)
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and training collegiate student workers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with students
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent oral, written communication skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of product

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, student personnel, or STEM related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in academic support services, tutoring, and/or Supplemental Instruction

Special

Requirements

• Summary

• Local and regional travel required.

• Work Hours

• Full time – Some evenings and weekends required.

• KSA's

• Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for operational activities of the SI Program

• Collaborate with Department Heads and faculty to identify SI courses

• Coordinate all SI course needs, meetings, and activities

• Recruit, hire, supervise, and train Supplemental Instruction Leaders

• Promote the SI program to the college community, including establishing and maintaining lines of communication between students, participating course instructors, and SI leaders.

• Work closely with the OAS team to coordinate additional academic support programs and initiatives to meet the needs of students- identify the problem & create marketing

• Coordinate promotional and marketing needs of the office

• Work with appropriate university offices (i.e., IRDS) to evaluate the effectiveness of academic support programs

• Other duties as assigned

• Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number S501P

• Number of Vacancies 1

• Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Posting Date 08/07/2026

• Application Review Date

• Closing Date

• Open Until Filled Yes

• Documents Needed To Apply

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Other

• Optional Documents

• Transcripts

• Letter of Recommendation