About this opportunity
Tulane University lists this Associate Director, Student Persistence opportunity in new orleans, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Reporting to the Director of Student Persistence, this position analyzes student, cohort, retention, and graduation data to identify trends, emerging needs, and populations that may benefit from additional support as they persist to degree attainment. The role will translate these findings and OSP priorities into intervention strategies and leads their day-to-day implementation and assessment, including student identification and prioritization, outreach, referrals, follow-up, documentation, and outcome tracking. The position also directs OSP’s intervention and assessment responsibilities for the TU Thrive cohort.
Responsibilities
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.
Experience developing, implementing, and assessing student persistence interventions and operational workflows.
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
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Higher Education or a related field.
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 or by email at .
Job Info
Job Identification 1810
Job Category Administration
Posting Date 08/31/2026, 05:42 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
Legal Employer Tulane University
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Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70123, US
Who can apply
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