Program Manager, Advancement Research

Program Manager, Advancement ResearchAdvancement - Campaigns and Administration

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Program Manager, Advancement Research, 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. This position holds institutional knowledge or skills applicable to fundraising or fundraising at Tulane and serves as an information base for their unit. The Program Manager will oversee budgetary monitoring and assists with strategic planning for a unit. This role holds ownership of specific administrative tasks and holds ownership of some special projects. The Program Manager 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years’ experience in program development, implementation, or management required, including 1 year of direct Advancement Research or transferrable experience. Transferrable 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.
OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and 9 years’ directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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