Graduate Administrative & Events Assistant

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the department with administrative tasks, events, and communications. The role offers an hourly pay rate and opportunities to gain career-ready skills through hands-on work.

The position is on site, part-time, and requires active enrollment as a graduate student. The department environment emphasizes professional communication and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at Tulane University.
• Federal Work Study Award may be available to eligible students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for day-to-day office operations (room reservations, keys, copier, open/close).
• Assist with department events and seminars.
• Answer phones and emails; manage departmental communications.
• Support department staff and respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional communication skills.
• Utilize Microsoft, Adobe, or other departmental programs as needed.
• Create social media and marketing materials for the department.
• Update and maintain department files and records.
• Assist with planning and coordinating events and field trips.

Skills

Customer service

Office operations

Event coordination

Communication

Social media

Marketing materials

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Graduate student enrollment at Tulane University

Federal Work Study Award

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the department with administrative tasks, events, and communications. The role offers an hourly pay rate and opportunities to gain career-ready skills through hands-on work.

The position is on site, part-time, and requires active enrollment as a graduate student. The department environment emphasizes professional communication and service excellence.