Section Administrator III

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior administrative professionals who manage complex research operations and financial workflows. Must thrive in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment in New Orleans.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years of administrative experience in academic or research settings
— “3 years of administrative experience”
Individuals who have previously supervised employees and students in a professional capacity
— “Ability to supervise employees and students”
Professionals adept at managing office operations and event coordination in a university environment
— “managing office operations including coordination of events”

Things to consider

The role may require working irregular hours to accommodate events and operational demands
— “Willingness to work irregular hours for events”
The position entails a high level of independence and self-motivation in a complex administrative structure
— “able to work independently”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in full-cycle faculty and staff management on your resume
— “manages the full life cycle of faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and offboarding”
Demonstrate your ability to handle financial reporting and budgeting tasks accurately
— “preparation of financial reports, budgets”
Showcase your adaptability to new software systems and digital tools in your application materials
— “Ability to learn new software and information systems”
Demonstrate strong communication skills with university units and leadership teams
— “communicate effectively between department and other university units”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful financial reporting
efficient operations management
high team member satisfaction

Typical background

experience in administrative or operations rolesbackground in finance or accounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Administrative ManagementFinancial ManagementOperations ManagementRecruitment And HiringTraining And DevelopmentBudgeting

Preferred

Project ManagementEvent Coordination

Stack & domain

Microsoft 365Time ManagementTeamworkAdministrationFinance

About the role

Original posting from Tulane University

The Section Administrator III manages administrative, finance and operations for assigned research centers and research portfolios within the Department of Medicine. This position works closely with center, division, and departmental leadership to manage the full life cycle of faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and offboarding; as well as faculty and staff schedules, leave management and timekeeping. The position is responsible for the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and processing and tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable activity. The position is responsible for managing office operations including coordination of events, technology, facilities, and supply orders.
Ability to supervise employees and students.Ability to communicate effectively between department and other university units.Must be highly organized and self-motivated, able to work independently.Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.Ability to learn new software and information systems. Expert in time management and flexibility with multiple demands.Willingness to work irregular hours for events. Ability to work in a team environment.Ability to adapt to new software, digital media, and on-line systems.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related subject3 years of administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreeSupervisory experience
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Source: Tulane University careers