Administrative Assistant III

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Translational Science Institute seeks an Administrative Assistant III to join the Office of Academic Affairs. This role serves as the front-facing staff member, handling reception, calls, and coordinating meetings both in-person and virtual within the Provost Office suite.

The position supports departmental accounting and purchasing, assisting associate/assistant provosts. Candidates should demonstrate discretion with confidential matters; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three (3) years administrative office experience are required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint preferred; Adobe software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive guests and direct phone calls.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person and virtual meetings.
• Assist the Department Administrator with departmental accounting and purchasing activities.
• Provide administrative support to associate/assistant provosts.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion.

Skills

Administrative support

Discretion with confidential matters

Meeting coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe software

Job description

The Administrative Assistant III is an important member of the Office of Academic Affairs and Provost core administrative staff. This person is an integral part of maintaining the operational logistics and professional standards associated with the Provost’s Office. As the front-facing member of the core staff, they will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, receiving all guests, directing phone calls, coordinating logistics for in-person and virtual meetings within the Provost Office suite, assisting the Department Administrator with departmental accounting and purchasing activities, and providing administrative support to various associate/assistant provosts. This person must be able to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years administrative office experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and experience working in an academic setting preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint preferred. Experience using Adobe software is preferred.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1420
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 10:32 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department OAA Office of Academic Affairs