Executive Coordinator, Global Health Institute

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a proactive administrator to assist the Director of the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) in managing communications, philanthropy, research, and vision. The role involves coordinating meetings, developing briefs, and supporting both the DGHI Administrative and Development teams.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with faculty, staff, and University leadership, and may act as a liaison with external organizations, including travel to events as

Qualifications

• Work requires a general business background, generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Requires 2 years of related business or administrative experience to become familiar with general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of major office activities.
• A master's degree in a business-related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in meetings with faculty members to determine objectives of the program and to support DGHI Administrative and Development teams.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff, faculty, Institute, and University leadership on behalf of the Director.
• Speak on the Director's behalf when navigating relationships and understand priorities.
• Serve as liaison with outside educational and professional organizations to explore implementation of specialized programs and travel as needed.
• Coordinate arrangements for special programs or speaker series that fall outside DGHI business but are professionally important.
• Assist in preparation of grant proposals and applications, including data compilation and budget expenditures, and ensure compliance with policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Job description

Duke University is seeking a proactive administrator to assist the Director of the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) in managing communications, philanthropy, research, and vision. The role involves coordinating meetings, developing briefs, and supporting both the DGHI Administrative and Development teams.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with faculty, staff, and University leadership, and may act as a liaison with external organizations, including travel to events as