Advancement Associate I
Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
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Job Summary
This role is an experienced administrative professional that focuses on support of an Advancement unit and the execution of special projects within a unit. This individual works independently with limited guidance and support from leadership and other support staff. Holds institutional knowledge or skills applicable to fundraising or fundraising at Tulane and serves as an information base for their unit. Will oversee budgetary monitoring and assists with strategic planning for a unit. Holds ownership of specific administrative tasks and holds ownership of some special projects. Is expected to uphold the values policies and procedures of the Office of Advancement and work collaboratively with colleagues within the Office of Advancement and at-large across certain areas of Tulane University.
Works closely with the Executive Director Prospect Development on the implementation of the overall strategic plans for the Prospect Development team. Provides high-level support to the Executive Director and team. Manages the prospect development project and request queue liaising with other Advancement teams as needed.
Responsible for managing the Prospect Development budget and reconciling expenses. Oversees the vendor relationships that provide vital software and other services to the research team. This will include management of internal procurement procedures contract/agreement negotiations with vendors and contract renewal tracking and processing. Processes team member expenses as needed (conference travel and miscellaneous).
Takes the lead and manages special projects and unit initiatives as decided by the Executive Director.
Assists with scheduling and materials for quarterly portfolio review sessions with individual officers; department-wide strategy sessions and other departmental events. Supports researchers and portfolio managers with data entry and documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with administrators at all levels.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with commercial or business representatives
Ability to make decisions independently and follow up.
Ability to contribute to the yearly strategic planning of the department.
Bachelors Degree and 2 years experience in project management implementation or management required including 1 year of direct or transferrable experience. Transferable experience includes academic project research meeting/event planning/management volunteer management sales public relations marketing admissions or trust officer experience; higher education administration experience preferred.
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High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years directly related experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certification may be considered.
Preferred Qualification:
Higher education administration experience
Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education required
Knowledge of various software systems such as Word and Excel preferred
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 or by email at.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Tulane University is a comprehensive research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tulanians see challenges as opportunities, and strive to improve the lives of others in our own community and around the globe.
