Degrees

B.A., Sociology, Loyola University New Orleans, 1992

Short Bio

Joy David is the Administrative Assistant for the Department of Sociology. Ms. David received her bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in history from Loyola University New Orleans in 1992. 

After graduating from Loyola she worked in Managed Healthcare for the next nine years. She worked for both Southeast Medical Alliance, Inc. and Peoples Health Network. She held positions as Provider Relations Representative, Provider Relations Manager, and Manager of Network Development. 

After leaving the healthcare industry, Ms. David became a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Holy Name of Jesus School located in Uptown New Orleans. She held that position until August 2005, at which time she relocated to Jupiter, Florida due to Hurricane Katrina. Ms. David joined the Department of Sociology in January 2007 when she moved back to New Orleans. 

As the Administrative Assistant for the Department of Sociology, Ms. David’s job entails all aspects of departmental management. These responsibilities include intra-university communication, administrative assistance to the departmental chair and faculty members, supervision of the department’s work study students, maintaining student records,  handling the administration and accounting of the departmental budget, and maintaining the departmental website. In addition, she offers support for faculty research and service activities including assistance in faculty and professional organizational activities and community service.