Associate Director of Operations, Finance, and Communications >>>

Associate Director of Operations, Finance, and Communications

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Associate Director of Operations, Finance, and Communications of Tulane’s National Public Innovation and Research Center (PIRC) will be responsible for strategic planning, communications, fundraising, budgeting, finances, and day‑to‑day operations of all the center’s component initiatives, including the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans (ERA‑New Orleans), the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH), the Live Handbook of Education Policy Research, and the State of the Nation Project. The position reports to PIRC’s Executive Director and involves close collaboration with the directors of the component units.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize and facilitate multiple projects at the same time and see them to successful completion.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, budgets, and financial planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, productive, collegial, team‑oriented organizational culture.
• Ability to manage networks and relationships with the leaders of partner organizations.
• Ability to build and carry out strategies that align with organizational mission and vision.

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.

Required Education and/or Experience

• BA in accounting, business or non‑profit management, communications, education, social science, or related.

• 5 years of experience involving at least four of the roles listed above (budgeting, financial planning, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in business or non‑profit management, communications, education, social science or related.

Compensation Information

This position is classified as “exempt, salaried” and is assigned to pay grade 27. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well‑being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

This position will close on the date it is filled. Please note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID‑19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots. Click “Apply Now” to apply for this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

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