Senior Director, Administration & Finance

Tulane University Translational Science Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University’s Cowen Institute seeks an Assistant Director of Administration to lead operations and financial functions, overseeing budgets, grants, and vendor contracts. The role requires strategic planning, reporting, and compliance across multiple programs.

You will manage purchasing, internal processes, and invoicing while mentoring staff and coordinating with partners. This senior position impacts organizational efficiency and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 years of directly related experience.
• 1 year of experience leading teams and supervising staff.
• Experience with complex budgets and/or grants accounting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Institute’s business/financial officer and manage million-dollar budgets, grants, and vendor contracts.
• Prepare annual budgets, ensure financial controls, and produce regular reports.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and signature authority for finance-related processes.

Skills

Operations management

Budgeting & accounting

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

TAMs

Cognos

Concur

SciQuest

BDS

Job description

Tulane University’s Cowen Institute seeks an Assistant Director of Administration to lead operations and financial functions, overseeing budgets, grants, and vendor contracts. The role requires strategic planning, reporting, and compliance across multiple programs.

You will manage purchasing, internal processes, and invoicing while mentoring staff and coordinating with partners. This senior position impacts organizational efficiency and long-term planning.