The Newcomb-Tulane College Career Service’s vision is to meet and engage with each student where
they are on their unique career journey. The Program Administrator plays a central role in advancing the Mussafer Internship Initiative by
supporting the coordination, implementation, and scaling of internship and applied learning opportunities for undergraduate students.
Working closely with the Director of the Mussafer Internship Initiative and campus partners, this position helps design and manage
student-facing programs, engagement strategies, and operational processes that expand access to meaningful, mentored internship experiences.
The role contributes to building structured pathways that connect classroom learning with real-world application while supporting students’
preparation, participation, and reflection throughout the internship journey.
In addition, the Program Administrator oversees the
management and optimization of technology platforms that support the initiative, including the development and administration of
experiential learning pathways within the Suitable system. In collaboration with academic units, Career Services teams, and other campus
stakeholders, the role supports the design and implementation of digital pathways that guide student engagement and track participation in
internship readiness activities. The position also contributes to event coordination, employer and alumni engagement support, and the
collection and analysis of participation and outcomes data to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate the impact of the Initiative
within Tulane’s broader applied learning ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Ability to steward relationships with
campus partners, employers, alumni, and other Tulane stakeholders to expand internship opportunities and improve student outcomes.
- Understanding of internship models, applied learning practices, career development theory, and student decision-making within higher
education.
- Ability to design, coordinate, and scale student-facing programs and engagement strategies that support
internship readiness and career pathways.
- Experience utilizing career platforms and engagement technologies (e.g.,
Suitable, Handshake, CRM systems) to manage pathways, track participation, and support program operations.
- Ability to
collect, interpret, and communicate participation and outcomes data to inform program improvement and strategic storytelling.
- Ability to work effectively with academic units, Career Services teams (NTC, Freeman CMC, Architecture, SPHTM), Advancement, and
external partners to advance initiative goals.
- Skill in promoting student participation through communication, programming
coordination, and readiness initiatives connected to experiential learning.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability
to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and events in a dynamic environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication
skills and the ability to represent Tulane Career Services with diverse internal and external audiences.
- Ability to
connect academic, co-curricular, and student employment experiences to internship readiness and skill development frameworks (e.g., NACE
competencies).
- Demonstrated ability to navigate change, contribute to a growing initiative, and support inclusive
practices that expand access to high-quality internship opportunities.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 3 years of experience in an educational
setting building programs, managing technology, and working across campus to build collaborative relationships. Additionally, supporting
career programs focused on internships, career-related events, and professional development themes or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex student programs and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in higher education or a related area
- Demonstrated experience in
fostering relationships within a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at Tulane
University
- Strategic planning and implementation; goal-setting skills
- Demonstration of leadership and
alliance building skills to propel the program into the future.
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 hr@tulane.edu.
Job Info
- Job Identification 532
- Job Category Administration
- Posting Date 04/22/2026, 01:30 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift Day
- Locations New Orleans,
LA, United States - Legal Employer Tulane University
- Business Unit Tulane University
- Department NTC Career
Services - Grade 25
