Section Administrator III

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced administrator to oversee financial and administrative management of a Center within the School of Medicine. The role involves partnering with the Center Director on budgeting, reporting, and operational priorities.

Candidates should have strong supervisory and communication skills, proficient Excel use, and a track record of data-driven decision making to support strategic planning and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Administrative and management experience.
• Financial and budgetary development and management experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables and data-driven planning.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and management experience.
• Financial and budgetary development and management experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent computer skills including use of Excel and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Experience using data to make management decisions and for planning.
• Ability to prioritize function independently, and to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Skills

Administrative experience

Management experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Data-driven planning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience

High school diploma + 6 years related experience

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

Works with the Center Director to oversee financial and administrative management of a Center within the Section of Cardiology, Deming Department in the School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and management experience
• Financial and budgetary development and management experience
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent computer skills including use of Excel and Excel Pivot Tables
• Experience using data to make management decisions and for planning
• Ability to prioritize function independently, and to work well as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years directly-related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent with 6 years directly-related work experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in preparing research budgets
• Experience managing research/clinical trials

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 1392
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 12:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SOM Medicine - Tulane Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discoveries (TRIAD)