Senior Program Coordinator, Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 263947

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY

Date: Dec 2, 2025

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. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Senior Program Coordinator, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue innovative educational opportunities.

Be Bold.

The Senior Program Coordinator plays a key role in shaping the student experience within Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E). You’ll manage day-to-day coordination of educational programs, advise students, and contribute to strategic initiatives that foster creativity and entrepreneurship across campus.

What You’ll Do:

Serve as the primary contact for students enrolled in or interested in I&E’s graduate and undergraduate certificates and other educational offerings.
Provide personalized guidance and maintain strong relationships with certificate students, supporting their academic and professional development.
Manage student recruitment, oversee the certificate application process, review applications, and make recommendations for admission.
Advise students on certificate pathways, course selection, and program requirements based on individual interests and goals.
Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and internal stakeholders through email updates, newsletters, and other correspondence.
Promote I&E educational opportunities to current and prospective students.
Administer program operations by managing student records and tracking progress toward certificate completion.
Coordinate with the University Registrar on course creation, listings, and enrollment processes.
Develop and analyze program data and reports to inform strategic decisions and improve program effectiveness.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and assessment of educational programs and initiatives.
Plan and execute events such as seminars, workshops, and special programs.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to enhance program visibility and impact.
Represent Duke I&E at university and public engagements, supporting organization-wide priorities.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of three years of administrative or project management experience, preferably in program administration involving academic, instructional, or counseling activities.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. 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

Choose Duke.

Join a dynamic team committed to empowering students and advancing innovation. At Duke, you’ll find a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas.

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 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.

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