Policy & Programs Lead — Early Childhood Research

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a Project Planner I within the Center for Child and Family Policy (CCFP) at the Sanford School of Public Policy. The role supports policy and research activities on family economic security, with responsibilities spanning planning, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination.

You'll collaborate with faculty, researchers, funders, and state partners across North Carolina, contributing to projects from conception through policy products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with research, policy analysis, program evaluation, or related work.
• Experience working with quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Ability to synthesize complex information for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in policies affecting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Research, policy analysis, and data work across multiple projects (40%).
• Project management and coordination across initiatives (30%).
• Stakeholder and partner engagement (20%).
• Writing, grants and dissemination support (10%).

Skills

Project management

Research analysis

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Duke University invites applications for a Project Planner I within the Center for Child and Family Policy (CCFP) at the Sanford School of Public Policy. The role supports policy and research activities on family economic security, with responsibilities spanning planning, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination.

You'll collaborate with faculty, researchers, funders, and state partners across North Carolina, contributing to projects from conception through policy products.