PROGRAM COORD

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Occupational Summary Plan, coordinate, and administer activities within assigned program areas; develop, coordinate, and advise on policy related to specified programs. May exercise full supervision over regular Duke staff.

Requirements

• Ability to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting standards and monitoring performance.
• Skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.
• Skills evaluating program performance, summarizing findings, communicating results, and forming an action plan.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Work requires analytical, communication, and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
• Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional, or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Make operational and programmatic decisions that have a significant impact on the successful achievement of program strategies and objectives; develop, coordinate, and advise staff regarding program policy.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative research techniques; investigate trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness.
• Plan, coordinate, and administer activities of assigned programs to include developing and implementing procedures, processes, services, and systems; train employees in proper methods and procedures, and ensure correctness of work.
• Budget for, and coordinate, public events and other related programs; develop and coordinate new ideas and concepts for program themes, materials, and resources to supplement, expand, or replace existing program components.
• Coordinate public relations activities to include conceptualizing and writing newsletters, promotional materials, publications, press releases, ads, and fliers. Develop plans and schedules for the release of publicity materials.
• Maintain liaison with other programs, offices, and departments at Duke to coordinate program business and to accomplish program objectives; interface with external organizations as appropriate to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced, and available resources are utilized.
• Prepare budgets and grants; monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds as appropriate.
• Recommend various personnel actions, including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisal, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees