Associate Director

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.

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The Associate Director (Student Services Coordinator, level 12) of the MMS Program is responsible for managing a broad portfolio of student-facing, operational, and programmatic responsibilities that support student well-being, engagement, and success throughout the MMS lifecycle. This role plays a central part in shaping the student experience and cohort culture by delivering comprehensive communications, advising and supporting students individually, coordinating complex programming and events, and building an alumni bridge to current students. 

The Associate Director balances independent operational leadership with close collaboration with the Assistant Dean, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and cultural competency in working with a diverse student population. The position requires advanced organizational and project management skills, strong written and interpersonal communication abilities, sensitivity and trustworthiness in a counseling and advising capacity, the ability to prioritize and respond effectively in a fast-paced academic environment, and must have the ability to work and communicate well with students, faculty, Fuqua administrators and University offices.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Assistant Dean for the MMS Program. The MMS program is a pre-experience master's degree providing fundamental entry-level business skills and subject matter knowledge. The program focuses on building the technical skills and capabilities needed to obtain and succeed in entry-level analyst positions in finance, marketing, consulting, and general management. The program is targeted to individuals without previous business training and experience. The MMS program combines the depth, breadth, and critical thinking skills from the liberal arts and sciences with fundamental business skills, to position the student to take on a variety of professional roles.

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Key Responsibilities

Student Programming & Advising

• Design, implement, and evaluate co-curricular programming that enhances the student experience and fosters engagement throughout the MMS Program.
• Develop programming and serve as a liaison between Fuqua and Duke in support of the Duke Deferred admissions pathway program for Duke undergraduates.