Hiring: Associate Director, Student Persistence Company: Tulane University Location: New Orleans, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:40:41 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Salesforce About the job Experience: •Master’s degree in education or a related field and a minimum of one (1) years of experience in student support or a closely related role within an educational setting, OR Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6 years of experience in student support or a closely related role within an educational setting. Required Skills: •Demonstrated knowledge of student retention, persistence, degree progression, and data-informed student persistence practices. •Demonstrated ability to analyze student and retention data, identify trends and patterns, and translate findings into actionable strategies and priorities. •Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated attention to data accuracy, integrity, and detail. •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with case management and data visualization tools such as Salesforce and Power BI. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate data findings and recommendations to audiences with varying levels of data expertise. Qualifications: •Master’s Degree in Higher Education or a related field. •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 . Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!