Program Coordinator, Center for Child and Family Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy

About the role

The Program Coordinator will play a vital part in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team supporting major Center initiatives, research activities, student programs, and operational excellence across the Center for Child and Family Policy.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Business Operations (35%): Coordinate and complete monthly reconciliations for Center operating accounts, prepare and submit expense reports, create and submit Accounts Payable Check Requests, use Buy@Duke for Purchase Orders, determine worker classification, process payments to research participants, and support the NC Education Research Data Center.
• Program and Project Administration (25%): Manage the Jacqueline A. Morris Fellowship, provide administrative support for the Policy+ program, assist with School Research Partnership events, maintain the manual, and provide short-term support to Center grants and research projects.
• Communications and Content Development (20%): Support the Communications Director with newsletter content, graphic design, and communications across platforms, and help maintain consistent messaging.
• Office Management and Executive Support (20%): Manage daily office operations, serve as an administrative partner, coordinate meetings and events, and handle confidential information.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree; 1 year of experience in program administration, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups.

Required Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, excellent writing, communication, organization, and attention-to-detail skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills: Experience with digital media, video editing, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or social media, familiarity with Duke University or academic research environments, demonstrated leadership and initiative in managing complex responsibilities or projects.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree; 1 year of experience in program administration, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively across teams
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Benefits

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

Essential Physical Job Functions

None specified in the job posting.

Nearest Major Market

Durham

Nearest Secondary Market

Raleigh