Senior Program Coordinator

About the role

The Senior Program Coordinator will assist in completing financial and administrative assignments as delegated by the Executive Director of the Cancer Center. The SPC is a highly organized and goal-oriented role, requiring planning and program prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines. The SPC must have exceptionally strong people skills; proven leadership skills; and the ability to work effectively in an academic department with full-time and adjunct faculty, staff, and students. The SPC must be able to handle short deadlines and present a poised, professional disposition with students, faculty, other staff, and within the larger community. •    Good communication and strong organizational skills. •    Must be able to deal professionally with diverse groups at all levels. •    Competency with computers and related software. 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 EXPERIENCE:  •    Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of directly related work experience OR •    High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of directly related work experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   •    Knowledge of Tulane Accounting Management practices. •    Master’s Degree. 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.