WXAV Music Director - Student Employment

WXAV Music Director - Student Employment

Salary

$17.05 Hourly

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Student Employment - FWS Required

Job Number

01600

Department

Student Media SE

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Summary

The WXAV Music Director works with record companies to keep the station well supplied with the latest releases; listens to all new music to check and edit lyrics for compliance with FCC and WXAV rules and regulations for broadcast.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Publishes a weekly NACC chart for industry publication and record companies to see what new music WXAV is playing. The Music Director co-ordinates and oversees the WXAV music committee to decide what new music the station will be playing and maintains the music library- both digital (computer) and physical (CDs). The Music Director arranges interviews and station giveaways for the WXAV staff to participate in. Along with the other members of management, the music director evaluates various student broadcasts, to ensure that FCC rules and regulations are met, and to offer feedback on the DJ's program. The Music Director also assists in planning, and promoting of promotional events.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Background in Communication preferred.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3452

Website http://www.sxu.edu