Program Coordinator

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.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Program Coordinator for the Duke Financial Economics Center (DFE), you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students from diverse academic backgrounds as they pursue careers in finance. Whether you're engaging alumni, coordinating high-impact programs, or supporting students through mentorship and networking, your voice and vision will help shape the future of financial education at Duke.

Be Bold.

The DFE is a national leader in financial education, empowering hundreds of Duke students annually to enter finance careers uniquely prepared to succeed. As Program Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of this mission — managing signature initiatives, cultivating alumni relationships, and driving innovative programming that connects students with real-world opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

Alumni & Corporate Engagement

• Coordinate alumni-student programs like the mentor and mock interview initiatives.
• Partner with Duke Development and campus offices to identify and cultivate alumni for the DFE Steering Committee.
• Track alumni engagement and provide strategic insights to optimize involvement.
• Create newsletters and engagement summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Propose improvements to existing programs and identify new engagement opportunities.

Dzialga Women in Finance Initiative

• Manage the annual application process and student communications.
• Coordinate monthly speaker events, meetings, and group activities.
• Plan and attend a two-day NYC trip for students and staff, including all logistics.
• Facilitate alumni networking and mentoring for Dzialga Fellows.
• Maintain records on student internship activities and program participation.

Steering Committee & Sub-Committee Coordination

• Organize biannual Steering Committee meetings and sub-committee calls.
• Collaborate with Development staff on event logistics and communications.
• Prepare engagement reports and presentation materials.
• Brief guest speakers and manage meeting follow-up.
• Use committee feedback to enhance member experience and program impact.

Other Duties as Assigned

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Final offers consider factors such as — but not limited to — the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, and key skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. Duke offers comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs for 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 functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation provisions will be provided by the hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience:
At least one year of experience is required (3–5 years preferred) in program administration or in roles involving academic, instructional, or counseling activities. Two years of experience with alumni engagement programs is also preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate concurrent programs and events and effectively track and organize information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of organizational partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong experience in Excel.

Choose Duke.

Join a university where innovation meets tradition, and where your work directly contributes to the success of students and the strength of our alumni network. At DFE, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values excellence, collaboration, and bold thinking.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

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.