Assistant Director, Programs

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.

Positional Summary

The Assistant Director provides programs and services in the areas of community engagement, multicultural education, social justice education, and leadership development. They are knowledgeable of the histories, cultural and developmental issues of Native American / Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian / American Pacific Islander (A / API) and multi-racial / multi-ethnic communities. The Assistant Director builds relationship with students and faculty with an emphasis on A / API student communities. The Assistant Director advises student organizations and also acts as liaison among Center for Multicultural Affairs and various university administrative offices and academic departments as well as the Durham community and professional organizations. The campus and Durham community's associations empower the Assistant Director to develop and apply latest knowledge and research in education and training.

Key Position Duties

Programming (35%)

• Develop and implement annual programming and other traditional programs
• Plan and implement major programs including affinity graduation and award ceremonies, orientation events, and supporting heritage months (lead A / APIHM planning committee)
• Engage graduate / professional students by sharing campus resources and creating community with their peers as well as with undergraduate students
• Design and implement CMA programming

Outreach / Consultation / Advising (30%)

Marketing and Communications (20%)

Professional Development (15%)

Assist with campus programming; participate in divisional, state, regional, and national professional training opportunities :

Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; the 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 /

Essential Physical Job Functions :

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Competencies :

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 onthe 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.