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Tulane University
Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach
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Tulane University is hiring an Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach to lead the design, implementation, and assessment of professional development initiatives for faculty and staff within the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity. The Associate Director drives outreach strategies to strengthen campus partnerships, supports academic excellence and equal opportunity goals, and collaborates with campus partners to align programming with institutional priorities.
Highlights
- Lead professional development portfolio for faculty and staff in the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity.
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase participation and strengthen campus collaborations.
- Design, deliver, and assess professional development programs supporting welcoming, high-performing, and legally compliant environments.
- Collaborate with campus partners and assist the Director in training and supervising professional and student staff.
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience in higher education administration, organizational development, or related fields required.
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunity best practices and federal legislation including Title IX, Title II, and Title VI.
- Skills in developing and facilitating outreach, engagement, and communication strategies in higher education settings.
- Preferred master’s degree in relevant fields and experience with digital communications platforms and content management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to build campus belonging initiatives and community partnerships, especially within the New Orleans area.
- Works within the OAA Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity and reports to the Director; job grade 26.
Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach Full Description
Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach
New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Description
The Associate Director for Professional Development and Outreach provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and assessment of faculty and staff professional development initiatives within the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity (AEO). The role leads the Office of AEO’s professional development portfolio for faculty and staff and develops outreach strategies that increase participation, strengthen campus partnerships, and support the office’s broader goals related to academic excellence, opportunity, welcoming community, and equal opportunity. As a key university member of the Office of AEO team, the Associate Director designs and delivers professional development and related outreach that help faculty and staff build welcoming, high-performing, and legally compliant learning and work environments. The role collaborates with campus partners to identify professional development needs, align AEO programming with institutional priorities, and assess the impact of AEO learning opportunities for faculty and staff across a broad range of issues including the following: educational services, information services, administrative services, data management services, and leadership. This position provides evaluation and assessment for all AEO professional development and outreach activities and closely collaborates with the AEO Data Strategist. Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director assists with training and supervising professional and student staff collaborators in AEO professional development with faculty and staff. The Associate Director also serves as a liaison to campus and community partners whose work intersects with AEO faculty and staff professional development, leadership development, and campus community-building initiatives to strengthen collaboration, expand participation in AEO initiatives, and align office communications and outreach efforts with university priorities. The Associate Director supports the implementation of strategic planning goals and outcomes within a comprehensive AEO plan at the university.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related work experience in higher education administration, organizational development, talent development, adult learning, student affairs, communications, counseling, or a related field.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related work experience in higher education administration, organizational development, talent development, adult learning, student affairs, communications, counseling, or a related field.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
- Highly collaborative interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge and proficiency of issues within higher education, including knowledge of Equal Opportunity best practices and Title IX, Title II, Title VI and other federal legislation concerning student belonging and opportunity.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, facilitating, and assessing successful outreach, engagement, and communications strategies that support faculty and staff professional development initiatives in a fast-paced environment, ideally in higher education settings.
- Commitment to academic excellence, intercultural awareness and creating opportunity.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office balancing multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to work non-traditional hours and ability to work independently, be flexible, and adapt to changing situations and circumstances.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in higher education administration, organizational development, talent development, adult learning, student affairs, communications, counseling, or a related field.
- Demonstrated communications and outreach experience working with leaders and stakeholders across schools and shared service units on a university campus within an urban setting.
- Strong proficiency with digital communications platforms, social media and content management systems.
- A proven track record for advancing campus belonging initiatives.
- Knowledge of the New Orleans community and commitment to working collaboratively with our community partners.
- Experience in learning and development, talent development and/or professional development program development and implementation, especially in higher education program administration.
- Dedication to the mission of a private, high research institution with strong undergraduate and graduate/professional schools and colleges.
About Us
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Job Info
- Job Identification
- 1833
- Job Category
- Academic and Student Affairs
- Posting Date
- 10/02/2026, 04:30 AM
- Apply Before
- 11/01/2026, 04:30 AM
- Job Schedule
- Full time
- Locations
- New Orleans, LA, United States
- Legal Employer
- Tulane University
- Business Unit
- Tulane University
- Department
- OAA Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity
- Grade
- 26
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