Academic Operations & Onboarding Lead

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist to coordinate onboarding/offboarding, track compliance, and manage financial records. You will work with faculty, staff, and students to maintain accurate records and support departmental processes.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating onboarding, offboarding, payroll-related processes, and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate faculty and staff onboarding and offboarding activities with established checklists and required system access.
• Support offboarding, equipment transfers, lab closeout and departmental leadership updates.
• Manage student employment and tracking of employment documentation and training.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business administration (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Duke University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist to coordinate onboarding/offboarding, track compliance, and manage financial records. You will work with faculty, staff, and students to maintain accurate records and support departmental processes.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while delivering excellent customer service.