Exponential Honors Program Coordinator

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Position Title Exponential Honors Program Coordinator FLSA Exempt Department Department Of Communications (Mass Communications) Job Summary

The Exponential Honors Program at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for a Program Coordinator to support the initiatives housed within the university's designated honors program.

The primary goal of Xavier Exponential is to provide exceptional Xavier students a transformative, "high-powered" honors experience through interdisciplinary, collaborative and innovative approaches to learning that also affect positive social change. Now in its ninth year, this honors experience includes curricular and co-curricular programming in following four areas: Enhanced Leadership, Scholarly Innovation, Community Engagement and Global Enrichment. A few benefits of the Exponential experience include specialized, select cohort courses, distinguished guests, a cultivated honors community, mini-grant opportunities for global learning, special access to speakers and thought leaders, individualized advising and selection for nationally competitive fellowships and awards, and signature retreats. The Program Coordinator's weekly tasks are to primarily manage these key components of the scholarly life of Xavier's Exponential honors students.

The Honors Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Dean for Exponential and assists in preparing, selecting and nominating students for fellowships, scholarships and competitive opportunities. The coordinator will also assist with monthly meetings and reports, managing grants and budgets, maintaining internal and external program communications, producing accurate reports and managing the office work flow. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Exponential Honors, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Program Coordinator will work with Exponential Scholars and other qualified students, faculty, advisors, and academic administrators to support Xavier Exponential, Fellowships Advising, Scholarly Development and Institutional Alliances. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• Three to five years' experience in a responsible administrative support position that demonstrates knowledge of administrative methods, including managing budgets
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple projects and regularly exercise sound judgement in addressing program needs.
• Ability to efficiently multitask and prioritize workload
• Proven record of achieving goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, Canva

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education working with students and faculty across disciplines
• Experience in competitive fellowship application and honors curriculum
• Experience in global learning
• Experience in undergraduate research and community engagement
• Experience in multimedia: designing and updating web pages and social media
• Experience in producing reports for internal and external stakeholders

Applicants for the Program Coordinator staff position must primarily process payments for vendors and suppliers, buy, collect, or deliver supplies and work independently on multiple projects. Applicants must also regularly exercise sound judgment in addressing program issues. The primary goal of Xavier Exponential is to provide exceptional Xavier students with a transformative, "high-powered" honors experience through interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative approaches to learning that also affect positive social change. This honors experience includes co-curricular programming in four areas: Scholarly Innovation, Professional Development, Community Engagement, and Global Enrichment. A few benefits of the Exponential experience include access to a first-year residential honors community, mini-grant opportunities for international travel, special access to speakers and distinguished guests, individualized advising for nationally competitive fellowships and awards, and signature retreats.

Special Requirements Summary

• Attend training sessions offered by Information Technology, Fiscal, Admissions and Human Resources office
• Weekend and or/ evening hours required to support Xavier Exponential curricula and co-curricular programs
• Ability to travel domestically and abroad to support program goals and students.

Work Hours

Full Time

KSA's

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

• Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles. Knowledge of organizational practices.
• Skill in organizing work of self and others.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication .

The responsibilities of the position are:

• Provide on-site supervision of events, oversee facilities use, provide support, and assist in problem resolution.
• Process requisitions for supplies, personnel action forms, and follow-up with purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries.
• Assist in communication of Exponential activities and manage the program calendar.
• Assist in the coordination of recruitment, program applications, and selection for incoming cohorts in collaboration with the Exponential Advisory Council, the Office of Admissions, and the Office of Marketing and Communications
• Limited travel to relevant conferences, and regional events for professional development.
• Provide assistance monitoring expenditures and filing monthly expense reports.
• Supervise Exponential student workers and interns and manage timesheets.
• Manage communications with students and advisors regarding outcomes of proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description

The applicant for the position, therefore, must have prior experience in program administration or assistance, the ability to multitask, and interpersonal and communication skills. The applicant should also have experience making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, and cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations. The applicant should be able to use the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Given the program's emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborative projects, excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills are highly preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S500P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 08/04/2026 Application Review Date Closing Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Attah online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3924

About Xavier

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.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Other