Administrative Assistant III

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for an Administrative Assistant III to support the Office of Academic Affairs and the Provost.

The role serves as the front-facing staff member, handling guest reception, phone directions, meeting logistics, and confidential administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of administrative experience, high school diploma, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of administrative office experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors and manage front-desk inquiries.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meeting logistics for the Provost's Office.
• Support departmental accounting and purchasing activities.
• Provide administrative support to associate/assistant provosts.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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. 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 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