Operations Administrator II: Research Lab Ops & Grants Support

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University’s ByWater Institute seeks an Operations Administrator to support our interdisciplinary Demir Hydroinformatics and artificial intelligence lab. The role ensures smooth daily lab operations, coordinates scheduling and correspondence, and aids research output through funding searches and proposal formatting.

The position also drives public engagement via social media, website maintenance, and event coordination including hackathons and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience managing social media platforms and updating web content.
• Experience formatting and submitting grant proposals and research papers.
• Basic budgeting and financial tracking abilities.
• Familiarity with academic submission portals and grant databases.

Responsibilities

• Draft professional correspondence and reference letters.
• Manage scheduling, candidate shortlisting, and event coordination.
• Support research output by identifying funding opportunities and formatting proposals.
• Assist with submitting academic papers and grant applications.
• Maintain lab websites and social media channels for public engagement.
• Coordinate lab events such as hackathons and outreach activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Social media

Grant proposals

Event planning

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

Two years Communications/Business Administration experience

Job description

Tulane University’s ByWater Institute seeks an Operations Administrator to support our interdisciplinary Demir Hydroinformatics and artificial intelligence lab. The role ensures smooth daily lab operations, coordinates scheduling and correspondence, and aids research output through funding searches and proposal formatting.

The position also drives public engagement via social media, website maintenance, and event coordination including hackathons and outreach initiatives.