Assistant Director for Programming & Training

About the role

The Assistant Director of Programming and Training in the Women’s Center at Duke University plays a critical role in fostering gender equity, intersectional feminism/womanism, leadership development, and student engagement across the campus community. Reporting directly to the Director of the Women’s Center, this position contributes to a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive campus climate.

Responsibilities

• Educational Programming & Training (35%)
• Develop, implement, and assess co-curricular educational programs focused on gender equity, intersectionality, leadership development, and social justice education.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, discussion forums, speaker events, conferences, leadership programs, and campus-wide awareness initiatives.
• Serve as a campus resource on issues related to gender identity, intersectionality, and social justice education.
• Student Advising, Outreach & Partnerships (30%)
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through leadership development, organizational support, and program planning.
• Coordinate and oversee the Women’s Center Internship Program, including recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Provide support, advocacy, referrals, and appropriate intervention for students navigating personal, academic, or identity-related concerns.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with campus partners, student organizations, alumni, and community agencies.
• Supervision & Administration (15%)
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student staff supporting programming, outreach, and leadership initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that promotes learning, leadership growth, and professional development.
• Contribute to strategic planning, goal setting, and annual program development for the Women’s Center.
• Manage program budgets and administrative processes.
• Assessment & Professional Development (15%)
• Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and community impact.
• Prepare annual reports and assessment summaries highlighting outcomes and strategic recommendations.
• Other Duties (5%)
• Perform related duties as assigned to support departmental, divisional, and university goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in college/university administration, personnel management, or a related field supporting programming, advising, or administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students in a campus environment.
• Background in student engagement, educational programming, or student support services.

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using office productivity tools, social media platforms, Box, and web-based tools.
• Experience planning or supporting major conferences or large-scale events.

Benefits

Duke University offers an annual base salary range for this position as USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. The 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: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

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, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.