Administrative Assistant III

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Dean's Office within the School of Science and Engineering. This position assists with scheduling meetings, answering phones, preparing documents, maintaining records, coordinating routine office activities, and providing customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The Administrative Assistant performs duties in accordance with established procedures and works under general supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize routine assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service and people skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of university records and information.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work occasionally evenings and weekends as business needs require.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of administrative, clerical, customer service, or office support experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting office operations, scheduling, or event coordination is preferred.

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.

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