Associate Director for Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs

Position: Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs
Posting Summary

Position Title Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs FLSA Department Institute for Black Catholic Studies

Job Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the position of Associate Director

for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs. This position is responsible for

providing administrative support to the Institute of Black Catholic Studies (IBCS).

Responsibilities

The Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Program is the principal administrator of the program. S/he works collegially with the Director and other Associate Directors during the Fall and Spring months in the general planning and coordination of the summer session. S/he is present on campus and actively involved as administrator during IBCS Faculty Orientation and the weeks of the C&E programs.

As the principal administrator of the C&E Programs, s/he is responsible for the following:

Administration and Curriculum

* Provides general administration and management of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs, with particular attention to curriculum consistency;

* Monitors the pastoral/formation needs of Church and community to develop the curriculum of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs;

* Plans the Continuing Education and Enrichment courses to be offered each session;

* Identifies and recruits Continuing Education and Enrichment faculty to be recommended to the Director for hiring;

* Promotes Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs during the year;

* Provides faculty support for effective instruction;

* Provides the Director with evaluation of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs' faculty;

* Coordinates the organization of student and program files.

Students

* Oversees registration and monitors the academic progress of the Continuing Education and Enrichment Program students;

* Conducts student evaluation process;

* Posts student grades via the University Banner System.

Budget

* Proposes to Director the faculty and other budget items for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs.

The Associate Director for the Continuing Education and Enrichment Programs is appointed for a term of one year. The appointment is renewable. Provision must be made so that at no time should the Director and Associate Directors all be new to the Institute. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

The Associate Director of the C&E Programs should hold a terminal degree (D. Min or Ph.D.) in Pastoral Theology or Religious Studies, Religious Education, or a related field, from an accredited University with some demonstration of previous administrative competency in an educational or similar institution. Credentials should be supported by the proper transcripts, curriculum vitae, references and other supporting evidence.

Preferred Qualifications

The Associate Director of the C&E Programs should hold a terminal degree:

* Advanced training in

D. Min or Ph.D. in Pastoral Theology or Religious Studies, Religious Education, or a related field, from an accredited University.

Special Requirements Summary Work Hours

Part-Time (summer sessions)

KSA's

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F167P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 06/13/2025 Application Review Date 06/13/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Use this link to access the online application: .

Please submit the following materials:

(1) A cover letter emphasizing their qualifications for all the indicated responsibilities of the position, (2) a comprehensive CV, (3) transcript, and (4) contact information for at least three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Questions about the position should be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow (kdbellow). Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Institute For Black Catholic Studies is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute to the growth of our program and excellence of the academic community. Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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About Xavier

About Xavier

About Xavier University of Louisiana

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katherine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). 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…