Program Administrator-Anatomical Serivces

Clay Today; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LSUHealth New Orleans is seeking a Program Administrator for Anatomical Services to oversee the willed body program and the Bureau of Anatomical Services, handling 300-400 donors annually. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience; a master’s degree can substitute for two years.

Excellent ethics, professionalism, and donor-family communication are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating course scheduling, contracts, invoicing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for the role.
• Minimum three years of professional experience; master's degree can substitute for two years.
• Experience in funeral industry and with contracts, estimates and invoices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the willed body program for LSUHSC-New Orleans, including BAS operations.
• Communicate with donors, potential donors and families; ensure timely handling of death certificates and cremated remains.
• Coordinate course scheduling with internal departments and outside entities; provide course estimates.
• Manage contracts and facility use agreements; invoice and coordinate payments.
• Supervise the BAS coordinator and morgue staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for 2 years

Job description

Title: Program Administrator - Anatomical Services

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: LSUNO Anatomy

Campus Location: ANATOMY

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy seeks a Program Administrator for Anatomical Services. The incumbent will oversee the willed body program for LSUHSC-New Orleans, the Bureau of Anatomical Services (BAS), which accepts approximately 300-400 donors a year for use in medical, dental, nursing, allied health and post-graduate courses.

The incumbent will regularly communicate with donors, potential donors and their families; ensure the prompt return of death certificates and cremated remains to donor families; provide application packets to interested individuals and answer questions; coordinate the scheduling of courses with internal departments and outside entities; provide course estimates; coordinate contracts and facility use agreements; invoice and coordinate payment with internal departments and outside entities; and supervise the BAS coordinator and morgue staff.

This position requires a high level of professionalism; the ideal candidate must adhere to the highest ethical standards; is detail-oriented; respectful of donors and donor families; and customer-service focused, including taking death calls and being comfortable rejecting donors if they don’t meet the standards for acceptance to the program.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least three years of professional experience; a master’s degree can substitute for two years of the required experience. Candidates with a master’s degree, experience in the funeral industry and/or experience with contracts, estimates and invoices are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s

Number of years required to perform the job: 3

Type of experience required to perform the job: Professional level work experience

Substitution: Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of professional work experience

LSUHealth New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSUHealth New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([e-mail]).

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings:LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:Additional Benefits