Senior Administrative Assistant

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University, School of Medicine, Deming Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, is seeking an organized administrator to manage and coordinate fellowship programs. This role serves as the primary contact for applicants and program directors, providing essential secretarial support to leadership and fellows.

The position requires strong communication and the ability to handle multiple tasks with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years' directly related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three or more years' directly related experience working in a business or academic setting.
• Experience with medical graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to the section chief, faculty members and administrator of Section of Nephrology.
• Coordinate activities of the Fellows.
• Serve as primary contact to the public and University for the Fellowship Program and Program Director.
• Coordinate Fellowship Programs administration as needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and judgement

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

In the School of Medicine, Deming Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology Manages and coordinates the Fellowship Programs and is the primary contact for applicants of the fellowship programs and the Program Directors. Responsible for the coordination of activities of the Fellows. This position is the primary contact to the public and University for the Fellowship Program and Program Director. Provides comprehensive secretarial support to the section chief, faculty members and administrator of Section of Nephrology.

Responsibilities

Strong administrative and organizational skills
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement
Ability to work independently with little or no instruction or supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others of diverse personalities, education and cultural backgrounds
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Mature and professional attitude is essential
Good computer skills; working knowledge required: graphics, database, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years' directly related experience
Preferred Qualification:
Bachelor' s Degree
Three (3) or more years' directly related experience working in a business or academic setting
Experience with medical graduate education

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.
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Job Info

• Job Identification 1765
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 01:14 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States