Innovation Programs Director

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University invites applications for the Program Director for SMART Tulane, overseeing programming linked to the Success Model to Advance Research and Translation. The role coordinates undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowships, seed translational projects, and the ART Ambassador network.

Reporting to senior innovation leaders, the Program Director ensures NSF reporting, manages advisory committees, and translates strategic direction into actionable plans; represents the lab and

Responsibilities

• Serve as a program integrator, ensuring SMART Tulane programs contribute to Tulane Innovation Lab goals.
• Act as a connector across faculty, students, entrepreneurs, alumni, and partners to build a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
• Coordinate NSF grant compliance, including annual and final reports and liaison with external evaluators and mentoring institutions.
• Support day-to-day program operations, including logistics, data management, and reporting for SMART Tulane and related programs.
• Translate leadership strategy into operational plans, milestones, and grant deliverables.
• Represent Tulane Innovation Lab and related institutes at meetings, committees, and university events.

Job description

Tulane University invites applications for the Program Director for SMART Tulane, overseeing programming linked to the Success Model to Advance Research and Translation. The role coordinates undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowships, seed translational projects, and the ART Ambassador network.

Reporting to senior innovation leaders, the Program Director ensures NSF reporting, manages advisory committees, and translates strategic direction into actionable plans; represents the lab and