Program Administrator II

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

20h

About The Position

This full-time position with the Tulane School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, manages and coordinates activities within the Center for Health Outcomes, Implementation, and Community-Engaged Science (CHOICES). The primary responsibility is supporting the NIH-funded R38 Program, including trainee recruitment, program administration, progress tracking, and reporting.

The role also coordinates Tulane Institute for Physician Scientists (TIPS) seminars, programming, and outreach initiatives; supports CHOICES community engagement and partnership activities; captures content for community outreach; supports scientific overview needs of CHOICES research projects; and assists with planning and coordinating internal and external engagement. The Program Administrator II works closely with CHOICES leadership, investigators, trainees, and community partners to support Center activities and achieve program goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of directly related work experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6–8 years of directly related work experience.
• Working knowledge of research grants management.
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD degree.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the NIH-funded R38 Program, including trainee recruitment, program administration, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate Tulane Institute for Physician Scientists (TIPS) seminars, programming, and outreach initiatives.
• Support CHOICES community engagement and partnership activities.
• Capture content for community outreach.
• Support scientific overview needs for CHOICES research projects.
• Assist with planning and coordinating internal and external engagement.
• Apply working knowledge of research grants management.
• Use analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills to support program activities.
• Interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level