Senior Administrative Assistant (1386)

The Senior Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative support (including calendar
management) to the Chair of Urology and advanced administrative and executive-level support to department leadership and faculty, ensuring
the efficient coordination of daily operations and special projects. This position performs a broad range of administrative duties,
including managing correspondence, booking travel, completing expense reports, scheduling, meeting support, document preparation, record
maintenance, and office coordination.

Responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Administrative and Organizational
Competencies

• Advanced computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word,
  PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and electronic calendar systems.

• Ability to prepare, edit, and format professional
  correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents using standardized word processing, database, and spreadsheet
  software.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple
  tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability
  to interact effectively, courteously, and professionally with individuals internal and external to the organization.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

• Ability
  to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment and interacting with employees at all organizational
  levels.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, scanners, fax
  machines, and copiers.

SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL
TISSUES:

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the
University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG
SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Selected candidates must complete and
pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also
be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a
conditional employment offer has been extended.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/equivalent

• 3 years of administrative support experience, including some
  multimedia experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience in an
  academic setting

• Experience in a healthcare setting, hospital, medical office or other provider
  organization

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 hr@tulane.edu.
Job Info

• Job Identification 1386
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 01:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations
  New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department
  SOM Urology
• Grade 24