Nowicki Fellow for Student Engagement, Office of Undergraduate Education

Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a leading research university with more than 15,000 students and 40,000 employees. The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) is seeking a Nowicki Fellow for Student Engagement, a unique opportunity for a recent Duke graduate to contribute to student academic and faculty engagement.

About the role

As a Nowicki Fellow, you will support existing programs and lead special projects that enhance the undergraduate experience. You’ll collaborate with students, staff, and campus partners to promote intellectual community, inclusivity, and student excellence. This role offers broad exposure to undergraduate education through rotations across different divisions within OUE, with the possibility of matching you to areas aligned with your interests and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, plan, order food for, staff, and assess events and meetings for a diverse undergraduate and faculty audience.
• Collaborate with student groups and OUE’s Student Advisory Board to promote awareness of OUE’s work.
• Coordinate joint projects with campus partners.
• Conduct research, including surveys and focus groups, with attention to underrepresented student populations.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks.
• Develop and implement internal and external communications strategies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals for various stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects across OUE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from Duke University (Class of 2022 through 2026).
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Interest in student engagement, higher education, and inclusive practices.
• High attention to detail and willingness to help where needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with student organizations or campus initiatives.
• Familiarity with event planning and program coordination.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience with communications, marketing, or social media.

Benefits

Duke University 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 about Duke’s benefits.

This is an on-site position based at Duke University.