Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach in New Orleans, LA. The role leads the design, implementation, and assessment of faculty and staff development initiatives within the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity (AEO).

The position emphasizes collaboration with campus partners to expand participation, strengthen partnerships, and support institutional priorities for academic excellence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related work experience in higher education administration or related fields.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for professional development and outreach initiatives for faculty and staff.
• Design, implement, and assess learning programs and outreach activities within the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity (AEO).
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify needs and align programming with institutional priorities.
• Evaluate impact of AEO learning opportunities and report on outcomes.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Interpersonal communication

Higher education knowledge

Written communication

Outreach strategy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach

New Orleans, LA, United States

Job Description

The Associate Director for Professional Development and Outreach provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and assessment of faculty and staff professional development initiatives within the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity (AEO). The role leads the Office of AEO’s professional development portfolio for faculty and staff and develops outreach strategies that increase participation, strengthen campus partnerships, and support the office’s broader goals related to academic excellence, opportunity, welcoming community, and equal opportunity. As a key university member of the Office of AEO team, the Associate Director designs and delivers professional development and related outreach that help faculty and staff build welcoming, high-performing, and legally compliant learning and work environments. The role collaborates with campus partners to identify professional development needs, align AEO programming with institutional priorities, and assess the impact of AEO learning opportunities for faculty and staff across a broad range of issues including the following: educational services, information services, administrative services, data management services, and leadership. This position provides evaluation and assessment for all AEO professional development and outreach activities and closely collaborates with the AEO Data Strategist. Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director assists with training and supervising professional and student staff collaborators in AEO professional development with faculty and staff. The Associate Director also serves as a liaison to campus and community partners whose work intersects with AEO faculty and staff professional development, leadership development, and campus community-building initiatives to strengthen collaboration, expand participation in AEO initiatives, and align office communications and outreach efforts with university priorities. The Associate Director supports the implementation of strategic planning goals and outcomes within a comprehensive AEO plan at the university.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related work experience in higher education administration, organizational development, talent development, adult learning, student affairs, communications, counseling, or a related field.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Highly collaborative interpersonal and communication skills.


• Knowledge and proficiency of issues within higher education, including knowledge of Equal Opportunity best practices and Title IX, Title II, Title VI and other federal legislation concerning student belonging and opportunity.


• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, facilitating, and assessing successful outreach, engagement, and communications strategies that support faculty and staff professional development initiatives in a fast-paced environment, ideally in higher education settings.


• Commitment to academic excellence, intercultural awareness and creating opportunity.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced office balancing multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to work non-traditional hours and ability to work independently, be flexible, and adapt to changing situations and circumstances.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, organizational development, talent development, adult learning, student affairs, communications, counseling, or a related field.


• Demonstrated communications and outreach experience working with leaders and stakeholders across schools and shared service units on a university campus within an urban setting.


• Strong proficiency with digital communications platforms, social media and content management systems.


• A proven track record for advancing campus belonging initiatives.


• Knowledge of the New Orleans community and commitment to working collaboratively with our community partners.


• Experience in learning and development, talent development and/or professional development program development and implementation, especially in higher education program administration.


• Dedication to the mission of a private, high research institution with strong undergraduate and graduate/professional schools and colleges.
  

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 1833


• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs


• Posting Date 10/01/2026, 08:30 PM


• Apply Before 10/31/2026, 08:30 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States


• Legal Employer Tulane University


• Business Unit Tulane University


• Department OAA Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity