Head of Programme Management

School of Medicine:

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

In this role, you will help drive the operational success and strategic growth of one of Duke's leading cancer programs by coordinating data analytics, fundraising support, executive communications, and program operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining project coordination, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to support innovative cancer research, clinical programs, and community impact initiatives.

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

One year of experience in program administration, program coordination, academic support, healthcare administration, fundraising support, communications, event planning, or related activities.

Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience in marketing, communications, event planning, fundraising, development, or program coordination.

Experience working in an oncology, healthcare, academic medical center, higher education, or research environment.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data extraction, analysis, visualization, and reporting.

Experience creating dashboards, scorecards, metrics, and performance reports.

Proficiency developing executive-level presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Knowledge of community engagement principles, health equity initiatives, and grant compliance requirements.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

May require occasional evening or weekend work to support program events and stakeholder engagements.

Coordinate Data Analytics, Reporting, and Strategic Insights

Collect, analyze, validate, and interpret program data from multiple sources to support operational planning, strategic initiatives, and program evaluation.

Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, reports, and key performance indicators that monitor program performance and outcomes.

Prepare quantitative and qualitative analyses for program leadership, stakeholders, funding organizations, and institutional partners.

Present findings through data visualization tools and executive-ready reports that support informed decision-making.

Identify trends, opportunities, and process improvement initiatives using data-driven recommendations while ensuring accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of information.

Assist with development of funding proposals, grant submissions, donor stewardship reports, and fundraising communications.

Maintain fundraising and donor tracking systems, monitor performance metrics, and prepare reports evaluating outcomes and return on investment.

Create professional presentations, briefing documents, reports, infographics, and communication materials for executive leadership, advisory groups, donors, and external stakeholders.

Translate complex program, operational, and financial information into concise, visually compelling, and audience-appropriate presentations.

Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across program communications and materials.

Coordinate Meetings and Program Operations

Develop agendas, prepare meeting materials, document action items, and track follow-up activities.

Maintain project plans, timelines, work plans, and program documentation to support achievement of organizational goals.

Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Support the coordination of special projects that advance clinical, research, educational, and community engagement objectives across the Center.

Joining Duke means becoming part of an organization known worldwide for excellence, collaboration, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized experts while supporting initiatives that make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and communities.

candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; 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. 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, sex (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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