Program Coordinator

Overview

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Duke is a leading research university located in Durham, North Carolina, within the Research Triangle. Duke has more than 15,000 students across 10 schools and about 40,000 employees. This role is for the Program Coordinator for the Duke Financial Economics Center (DFE).

As Program Coordinator
, you will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue careers in finance. You will engage alumni, coordinate programs, and support mentorship and networking to shape the future of financial education  DFE is a national leader in financial education, and you will manage signature initiatives, cultivate alumni relationships, and drive programming that connects students with real-world opportunities.

Alumni & Corporate Engagement

• Coordinate alumni-student programs like the mentor and mock interview initiatives.
• Partner with Duke Development and campus offices to identify and cultivate alumni for the DFE Steering Committee.
• Track alumni engagement and provide strategic insights to optimize involvement.
• Create newsletters and engagement summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Propose improvements to existing programs and identify new engagement opportunities.

Dzialga Women in Finance Initiative

• Manage the annual application process and student communications.
• Coordinate monthly speaker events, meetings, and group activities.
• Plan and attend a two-day NYC trip for students and staff, including all logistics.
• Facilitate alumni networking and mentoring for Dzialga Fellows.
• Maintain records on student internship activities and program participation.

Steering Committee & Sub-Committee Coordination

• Organize biannual Steering Committee meetings and sub-committee calls.
• Collaborate with Development staff on event logistics and communications.
• Prepare engagement reports and presentation materials.
• Brief guest speakers and manage meeting follow-up.
• Use committee feedback to enhance member experience and program impact.
• Compile and analyze data related to DFE’s engagement of students and key stakeholders; develop new strategies for using metrics to convey DFE’s impact.

Other Duties As Assigned

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00
. Final offers consider factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, and key skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. Duke offers comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care
, generous retirement benefits
, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs for eligible team members.

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Minimum Qualifications
Work requires analytical, communications, and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.

At least one year of experience is required (3–5 years preferred) in program administration or in roles involving academic, instructional, or counseling activities. Two years of experience with alumni engagement programs is also preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate concurrent programs and events and effectively track and organize information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of organizational partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong experience in Excel.

Join a university where innovation meets tradition, and where your work directly contributes to the success of students and the strength of our alumni network. At DFE, you’ll…