Program Administrator II

Serves as a key member of the Tulane University Innovation Institute (TUII), playing a central role in designing, executing, and continuously improving programs that advance innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization across Tulane University and the broader New Orleans ecosystem. TUII operates as a catalyst for translating research, ideas, and talent into real-world impact supporting the creation of startups, industry partnerships, and scalable solutions in sectors such as health, energy, and technology. The position reports to the Executive Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs. This position manages a defined portfolio of high-impact programs including educational bootcamps, the Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!), and innovation-focused events while also serving as a cross-functional team contributor who supports the full lifecycle of TUII programming. Beyond direct program ownership, the Program Manager collaborates across all Institute initiatives (e.g., mentorship networks, innovation challenges, curricular partnerships, and flagship convenings such as Tulane Innovation Day/New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week) to ensure seamless execution, alignment with strategic priorities, and a consistent, high-quality participant experience. The role requires a systems-oriented operator who can balance program execution with ecosystem thinking—a person who understands that each program is part of a broader pipeline that moves ideas from discovery to commercialization to startup creation. The Program Manager is responsible not only for delivering programs, but also for tracking outcomes, generating insights, and refining programming based on data and stakeholder feedback to strengthen TUII’s overall impact. In this capacity, the Program Manager will: Serve as a program owner and integrator , ensuring that individual programs contribute to TUII’s end-to-end commercialization and talent development goals Act as a connector across faculty, students, entrepreneurs, alumni, and community and industry partners , helping to build and sustain a vibrant innovation community Support the operational backbone of TUII , including program logistics, financial tracking, data management, and reporting Contribute to program storytelling, outreach, and visibility , reinforcing TUII’s role as Tulane’s “front door” for innovation and entrepreneurship This role requires independent judgment, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is both highly organized and mission-driven and capable of executing complex programs while contributing to the broader vision of building a nationally recognized university-based innovation ecosystem. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulane University