Provides strategic and operational leadership for the School of Architecture and Built Environment’s
physical, technical and administrative infrastructure across multiple locations. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Administration, this
position is accountable for creating coordinated operational plans that support academic delivery, programmatic operations, and high-profile
school events.
This position directs and integrates facilities operations, event management, and administrative systems to ensure
continuity, efficiency and risk mitigation across both day-to-day operations and peak academic cycles. Exercises independent judgment in
setting operational priorities, allocating resources, managing vendor and service relationships, and addressing complex operational issues
across the school’s Uptown and Downtown locations.
Directly supervises and supports a cross-functional team, including Building
Managers, the Technology Manager, and the Operations Administrator II. In addition, this role plans and manages operational and
event-related budgets, manages external contracts, and oversees event management and leads high-profile events such as symposia,
conferences, commencement and final reviews.
Responsibilities
- Proven experience successfully managing a
cross-functional team
- Proven ability to manage operational budgets including procurement, vendor management and contract
negotiation
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and cloud-based
file management systems
- Advanced experience with high-profile event planning
- The ability to manage
multiple complex projects simultaneously
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in budget development, operations, event planning or a related
field
OR
- High school diploma or equivalent and 10 years’ directly related experience.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Business Administration
- Experience in higher education or a non-profit
setting
- Experience managing contractors
- Familiarity with interior design
- Experience
working in an architecture or a design-related environment
- Experience with Oracle Cloud
About
Us
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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 hr@tulane.edu.
Job Info
- Job Identification 564
- Job
Category Research - Posting Date 04/23/2026, 09:58 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift Day
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Locations New Orleans, LA, United States - Legal Employer Tulane University
- Business Unit Tulane University
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Department ARC and Built Environment - Grade 26
