What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hall Advisor position at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Hall Advisor
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Department
Office of Housing (3801)
Job Summary
Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the role of Residence Hall Advisor. The Residence Hall Advisor assists the Graduate Hall Director in the operation of the assigned hall, maintains the front desk area as well as the lobby area. The Residence Hall Advisor assists to monitor the hall to secure full safety of its residents. They also assist to promote an environment conducive to the educational growth of its residents. AA/EOE
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent and demonstrated competencies in the following skill areas: interpersonal communications, organizational efficiency and task implementation. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse student, parent and staff population. Attention to detail, dependability and confidentiality. Mature self-starter with high degree of initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
See minimum qualifications
Special Requirements Summary
Work Hours
Daily shifts from 4:00pm-12:30am
KSA's
Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description
A. Desk Area Responsibilities
1. Serve as a source of information for visitors to the hall.
2. Ensure that visitors have a hall escort before they leave the desk area and enter residential portions of the hall.
3. Locate residents by telephone (or other hall communications system) when requested to do so by visitors or staff.
4. Communicate any problems or concerns to the Graduate Hall Director, especially concerning University or hall policy violations.
5. Read shift log and communicate with relieving staff member.
6. Maintain a shift log of all activities during time worked.
7. Takes the initiative to maintain awareness of all situations in the Residence Hall
8. Reserve use of the desk telephone for emergencies and University or Hall business.
9. Keep noise in the desk and lobby area at a manageable level.
10. Conduct all desk area business courteously and in a professional manner.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Graduate Hall Director.
B. Training
1. Responsible for attending scheduled training sessions with the Associate Director of Residential Operations and the Director of Residential Education.
C. Time Commitment
1. Responsible for working a complete shift on any duty night.
2. Must be relieved by the duty RA whenever away from the desk area.
3. Daily shifts from 4:00pm-12:30am
4. Must receive approval from the Associate Director of Residential Education and the Director of Residential Education prior to taking leave.
1. Serve as a source of information for visitors to the hall.
2. Ensure that visitors have a hall escort before they leave the desk area and enter residential portions of the hall.
3. Locate residents by telephone (or other hall communications system) when requested to do so by visitors or staff.
4. Communicate any problems or concerns to the Graduate Hall Director, especially concerning University or hall policy violations.
5. Read shift log and communicate with relieving staff member.
6. Maintain a shift log of all activities during time worked.
7. Takes the initiative to maintain awareness of all situations in the Residence Hall
8. Reserve use of the desk telephone for emergencies and University or Hall business.
9. Keep noise in the desk and lobby area at a manageable level.
10. Conduct all desk area business courteously and in a professional manner.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Graduate Hall Director.
B. Training
1. Responsible for attending scheduled training sessions with the Associate Director of Residential Operations and the Director of Residential Education.
C. Time Commitment
1. Responsible for working a complete shift on any duty night.
2. Must be relieved by the duty RA whenever away from the desk area.
3. Daily shifts from 4:00pm-12:30am
4. Must receive approval from the Associate Director of Residential Education and the Director of Residential Education prior to taking leave.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S446P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Date
02/14/2025
Application Review Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3484
About Xavier
About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.
