Climate & Sustainability Operations Coordinator

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Finance and Operations Coordinator to support the Office of Climate & Sustainability (OCS) and its programs, including Sustainable Duke, Duke Forest, Duke Gardens, and Duke Campus Farm.

You will handle budgeting, financial reporting, and daily operations to advance Duke's sustainability initiatives. This role emphasizes data handling, cross-team coordination, and mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience budgeting, financial reporting, or analysis.
• Experience coordinating events or logistics, including travel planning.
• Familiarity with financial systems (SAP, Concur, Buy@Duke, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting and financial reporting for OCS departments.
• Prepare and distribute financial statements for OCS departments.
• Monitor financial transactions and produce budget vs. actual reports.
• Coordinate operational planning and daily office activities for OCS.
• Support engagement activities and event logistics for Climate Weeks and Climate Summit.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Concur

Buy@Duke

Job description

Duke University is seeking a Finance and Operations Coordinator to support the Office of Climate & Sustainability (OCS) and its programs, including Sustainable Duke, Duke Forest, Duke Gardens, and Duke Campus Farm.

You will handle budgeting, financial reporting, and daily operations to advance Duke's sustainability initiatives. This role emphasizes data handling, cross-team coordination, and mission-driven work.