Section Administrator III

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Section Administrator III manages administrative, finance, and operational functions for assigned research centers and research portfolios within the Department of Medicine. The role works closely with center, division, and departmental leadership to manage the full life cycle of faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and offboarding, as well as schedules, leave management, and timekeeping.

The position prepares financial reports and budgets and processes and tracks accounts receivable and accounts payable activity. It also manages office operations, including event coordination, technology, facilities, and supply orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related subject.
• Three years of administrative experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively between the department and other university units.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Ability to learn new software and information systems and adapt to new software, digital media, and online systems.
• Strong time-management skills and flexibility in handling multiple demands.
• Willingness to work irregular hours for events.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative, finance, and operational functions for assigned research centers and research portfolios.
• Work with center, division, and departmental leadership on faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and offboarding.
• Manage faculty and staff schedules, leave management, and timekeeping.
• Prepare financial reports and budgets.
• Process and track accounts receivable and accounts payable activity.
• Manage office operations, including event coordination, technology, facilities, and supply orders.
• Supervise employees and students.

What This Job Offers

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