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Senior Administrative Program Coordinator of Major GIfts
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Oct 2025
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Senior Administrative Program Coordinator of Major Gifts
Advancement, Major Gifts
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary The Senior Administrative Program Coordinator is an administrative position providing the day-to-day support for the Office of the Associate Vice President for Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Regional fundraising unit, and the Family Leadership Council. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to frontline officers for advancement-related activities, meeting and travel scheduling, expense reporting and event support. The Senior Administrative Program Coordinator works closely with other departments within Advancement including other Major Gifts teams, Gift Planning, Stewardship, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, Advancement Communications, and other departments throughout the university.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills required. • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple demands and multiple projects under tight deadlines. • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) • Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and keep projects on task meeting and exceeding timeline expectations. • Ability to work occasional nights and weekends. Required Education and/or Experience • High School Diploma and 3-years related/transferable experience • Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification may be considered. Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of university fundraising. Compensation Information Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
This position will close on the date it is filled Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots. 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 hr@tulane.edu.
Advancement, Major Gifts
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary The Senior Administrative Program Coordinator is an administrative position providing the day-to-day support for the Office of the Associate Vice President for Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Regional fundraising unit, and the Family Leadership Council. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to frontline officers for advancement-related activities, meeting and travel scheduling, expense reporting and event support. The Senior Administrative Program Coordinator works closely with other departments within Advancement including other Major Gifts teams, Gift Planning, Stewardship, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, Advancement Communications, and other departments throughout the university.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills required. • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple demands and multiple projects under tight deadlines. • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) • Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and keep projects on task meeting and exceeding timeline expectations. • Ability to work occasional nights and weekends. Required Education and/or Experience • High School Diploma and 3-years related/transferable experience • Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification may be considered. Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of university fundraising. Compensation Information Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
This position will close on the date it is filled Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots. 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 hr@tulane.edu.
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