Job Description
Graduate Assistant
The Department of Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences (SBPS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tulane student to serve as a Graduate Assistant. The assists with daily office tasks and supports faculty and staff.
Position Type: Student Worker (Part-Time)
Hours per Week: 10–20 hours/week (flexible scheduling around class commitments)
Compensation: $15 / hour
Location: On-site | Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine | Downtown, New Orleans, LA
Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, respond to emails, and manage office supplies and equipment
• Assist with departmental communications, events, and student-facing outreach
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared spaces, including the kitchen, lobby and copy room
• Collect and organize departmental mail and deliveries for timely distribution
• Assist with special projects as assigned
  

Required
QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Tulane University in good academic standing
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional manner
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace
  

Preferred

• Federal Work-Study Eligibility
• Interest or coursework in public health, social sciences, health policy, or related fields
• Prior administrative, office, or customer service experience
  

About Us
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