Administrative Assistant III

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Administrative Assistant III for Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE) to provide high-level administrative support to a national collaborative. You will assist with calendar management, communications, expense tracking, and coordination with the P4HE team, vendors, and Tulane offices, contributing to smooth operations across retreats, trainings, and conferences.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent written communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant work experience.
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or certifications.
• Experience in academic settings
• Experience in Public Health and/or Health Communications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom; familiarity with PDF tools and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide calendar management, communications, and expense tracking.
• Coordinate events and meetings, including retreats, trainings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with P4HE team, external vendors, key administrators, and Tulane offices.
• Maintain filing and document management to support operations.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Zoom

Project management software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of relevant work experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Administrative Assistant III for Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE) provides administrative support for the operations of a large-scale national collaborative. P4HE coordinates events across the nation, including retreats, trainings, and conferences. The Administrative Assistant III assists with calendar management, communications, and expense tracking while collaborating with the P4HE team, external vendors, key administrators, and other offices at Tulane.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, a strong willingness to learn, excellent organizational skills, strong written communication and grammar skills, proficiency with spreadsheets, and experience working in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Experience working in a professional/administrative setting
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills
• Experience adhering to timelines and workflows
• Experience coordinating and managing calendars and scheduling in-person and virtual meetings
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat/PDF tools and project management software.

Required Background Check

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment. The background investigation will be conducted after a conditional offer has been extended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant work experience.
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in academic settings
• Experience in Public Health and/or Health Communications

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. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1455
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 04:43 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SPHTM Social Behavioral and Population Science