Meet HR&IE's Newest Leader: Jonathan Small, Associate Vice President

Meet Jonathan Small, SHRM-SCP, SPHR. Jonathan joined the university this summer as the Associate Vice President for the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity, and as AVP, Jonathan gets great personal satisfaction in helping to steer Tulane’s HR services to support the resource our office values most—our people.

"It's the Tulane community that excites me the most. This institution has embarked upon a crucial journey to establish a new approach to fostering a diverse and inclusive community for all Tulanians, and it's an honor to be able to align our HR&IE efforts and strategies to help realize these goals." 

With nearly two decades of professional leadership experience in human resources, Jonathan serves as the strategic leader of the Office of HR&IE. He works closely with each department to successfully deliver high-quality, innovative, and effective programs in support of our collective growth and our commitment to fair and equitable treatment of all the university's community members. But Jonathan also keeps an eye on our future, always searching for ways to ensure our university evolves and adapts to its ever-changing environment.

"Tulane has realistic but challenging goals to move into a world-class research institution segment of academia. I'm thrilled at the opportunity to work in such a highly collaborative and professional environment to help facilitate the trajectory of the university's transformation." 

Before devoting his work full-time to Tulane, Jonathan’s noteworthy career included serving as a VP and strategic leader for several hospital and healthcare organizations as well as a large nationally recognized university. Jonathan is also the co-founder of TOCO Group LLC, a professional services firm promoting inclusivity and innovative hiring practices. This last endeavor, in particular, has afforded him the unique skill set to deliver on Tulane’s ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management and Business Administration from Towson University and has an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. "I am especially grateful to live and work in the city of New Orleans," said Small. "It truly is a magnetic place to be, and what a joy it is to be a part of a long-standing institution so deeply devoted to its growth and prosperity."