Program Coordinator, Divinity School

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, coordinate and administer assigned programs and day-to-day activities related to the Divinity School, Pluralism, Free Inquiry and Belonging Initiative, and Transformative Ideas.

The position is funded by a grant through December 31, 2028.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Training

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred Qualifications (Departmental Preferences)

• MA/PhD strongly preferred
• Familiarity with academic humanities programming, especially interdisciplinary activities

Be Bold.

Work Performed:

• Programmatic Support: Provide on-site support and coordination at events, including student reading groups, lectures, and informal talks (across both Trinity College and Duke Divinity School calendars).
• Communications Outreach: Manage marketing and outreach to participants and stakeholders as well as academic content for wider audiences to amplify visibility of programs.
• Summer Program Development: Assist with a new summer residential seminar for underprivileged high school students.
• University Initiative Support: Assist with planning and executing university-wide Initiative on Pluralism, Free Inquiry, and Belonging. Responsible to plan, promote, and support student-facing meetings, lectures, and events. Coordinate visiting speakers, promote public events in the local community and more widely through communications support.
• Course Support: Assistance with co-curricular activities related to courses and leading small-group discussion sections for lecture courses.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Choose Duke.

Duke Divinity School is part of Duke University, a leading research institution committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary inquiry, and public engagement. The Divinity School supports teaching, research, and programming that fosters rigorous scholarship, thoughtful dialogue, and engagement with complex social, religious, and cultural issues.

Job Code: 00002321 PROGRAM COORD

Job Level: 10

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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