Executive Coordinator & Director Liaison

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a highly organized administrator to support the Director of the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI). The role coordinates meetings, drafts briefs, and manages communications, philanthropy, research, and strategic planning on behalf of the Director.

You will build relationships with faculty, University leadership, and external partners, assist with grant preparation and budgeting, and help map the Director's schedule while ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent.
• 2 years of related business or administrative experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years or any equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings with faculty to determine program objectives.
• Draft briefs for the Director/Constituents and manage communications.
• Develop relationships with staff, Institute leadership, and external organizations.
• Assist in grant proposals, budget expenditures, and reporting to sponsors.
• Map the Director's schedule and manage Director-level responsibilities.

Skills

Administrative support

Budgeting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duke University seeks a highly organized administrator to support the Director of the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI). The role coordinates meetings, drafts briefs, and manages communications, philanthropy, research, and strategic planning on behalf of the Director.

You will build relationships with faculty, University leadership, and external partners, assist with grant preparation and budgeting, and help map the Director's schedule while ensuring policies and procedures are followed.