PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SENIOR

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Plan, coordinate, and administer activities for assigned research-related programs coordinated through the Research Project Management Core. Work Performed Budget for, coordinate, and implement events and other research-related programs. Develop and coordinate materials and resources to ensure program success. Apply standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to assigned programs. Duties may include but are not limited to: Make operational and programmatic decisions to ensure successful achievement of program objectives. Develop and implement procedures, detailed task lists, processes and procedures, and systems to achieve program objectives. Develop and implement communication plans Maintain liaison with other programs, offices, and departments at Duke to efficiently and compliantly coordinate program needs and accomplish program objectives. Provide leadership and oversight to other project staff to ensure successful completion of project objectives. Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate. Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Requirements

• Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
• Work requires three years 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 EXPERIENCE
• Experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines
• Experience coordinating people and resources, forming action plans, and evaluating program outcomes.
• Application of logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.

Nice To Haves

• Well qualified candidates will have knowledge of the Duke research infrastructure and resources

Responsibilities

• Make operational and programmatic decisions to ensure successful achievement of program objectives.
• Develop and implement procedures, detailed task lists, processes and procedures, and systems to achieve program objectives.
• Develop and implement communication plans
• Maintain liaison with other programs, offices, and departments at Duke to efficiently and compliantly coordinate program needs and accomplish program objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight to other project staff to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
• Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees