PROGRAM DIR, SPECIAL EVENTS

Occupational Summary

Be You.

Duke University is seeking a Program Director, Special Events to join the Offices of the President and Secretary. In this highly visible role, you’ll plan, coordinate, and manage university ceremonies, celebrations, and special recognition programs hosted by senior leadership. You’ll represent Duke to a wide range of constituents, including trustees, senior leaders, distinguished guests, and alumni.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience planning and administering programs and events
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating high-profile special events
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, Adobe Acrobat

Be Bold.

As Program Director, you will:

• Manage logistics for Board of Trustees meetings and university ceremonies (e.g., Commencement, Convocation)
• Develop event briefings, invitations, and promotional materials
• Coordinate volunteers, marshals, and training sessions
• Oversee operations of the President’s Suite for home football games
• Support daily office operations and serve as liaison for special guests
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate vendor payments
• Work occasional evenings and weekends; must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Choose Duke.

Join a team that plays a central role in shaping the experience of Duke’s most important events. Located in Durham, NC, Duke offers a vibrant campus culture and a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, retirement programs, and tuition assistance.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $86,700.00. 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 careprograms, 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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

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

Experience

Work requires three years experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fundraising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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.