STAFF SPECIALIST

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 264188

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Dec 8, 2025

Job Title

Staff Specialist

Why This Role Matters

The Staff Specialist ensures the smooth operation of specialized programs and activities at Duke University. By planning, coordinating, and implementing systems aligned with organizational goals, this role supports efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and participate in the establishment and operation of specialized programs or activities.
Develop and implement information systems to support program activities, ensuring accurate data reference, documentation, and evaluation.
Maintain liaison with University departments and external sources to provide and obtain pertinent information.
Compile and analyze program-related data; prepare reports highlighting progress, trends, and recommendations.
Plan and schedule work priorities to meet program goals and deadlines.
Distribute reports and information as required.
Advise supervisors on current activities, expanded program needs, and solutions to problems.
Assist in determining budgetary requirements; monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditures.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Skills & Qualifications

Education: Two years of postsecondary education in mathematical, research, and communication principles.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for education and experience requirements.
Experience: Two years of clerical or research experience in administrative or project responsibilities.
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
Core Competencies: Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $25.54. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's workexperience, 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 provision forrequests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, research and communications principles normally acquired through two years of postsecondary education.

Experience

Work generally requires two years of clerical or research experience to acquire skills in administrative or project research responsibilities as well as accepted office organization, communications and research practices. A bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position may be substituted for the education and experience requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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 on the 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.