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.

The Center for Computational & Digital Health Innovation (CCDHI) at Duke University is seeking a Program Coordinator to help advance the future of healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and discovery. In this role, you will work directly with faculty, researchers, clinicians, trainees, university leaders, industry partners, and external stakeholders to coordinate the operational and programmatic activities that support the Center's mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple initiatives, bringing people together, planning impactful programs and events, and supporting cutting-edge work at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and computational science. You will play a key role in ensuring the success of educational programming, communications efforts, outreach initiatives, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day Center operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Generally requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, public administration, higher education, healthcare administration, project management, or a related field.
• One year of experience in program coordination, administration, communications, operations, event management, project coordination, or related activities.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting academic, healthcare, research, innovation, or technology-focused programs.
• Experience coordinating educational programming, conferences, workshops, seminars, or special events.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement activities, invoice processing, or financial reporting.
• Experience working with faculty, executive leadership, external partners, donors, or industry collaborators.