Senior Program Coordinator

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

3d • $48,960 - $77,928

About The Position

The Senior Program Coordinator will support and coordinate Duke Community Affairs’ neighborhood engagement initiatives, with a focus on fostering strong partnerships and delivering impactful programs within the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP).

The DDNP was established in 1996 to connect and collaborate with neighborhoods adjacent to campus. Since then, it has been a vital forum for sharing ideas and resources. Now comprising 14 neighborhood associations, the DDNP continues to serve as a strong network between the university and its surrounding communities.

The Senior Program Coordinator will have strong organizational skills, relationship-building expertise, and a commitment to advancing equitable community development through collaborative engagement. The ideal candidate brings a warm, relational approach to community partnership, demonstrating empathy, dependability and a talent for building trust across diverse neighborhoods and stakeholder groups.

This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating community-driven priorities, maintaining comprehensive program documentation, and supporting the Senior Director of Community Development with strategic planning aligned with Duke’s Strategic Community Impact Plan. The role requires a collaborative leader who can build relationships across diverse stakeholders, manage operational processes, and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of outcomes.

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/OR EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationship with neighborhood leaders and partners by serving as a consistent connector who listens deeply, follows through reliably, and fosters collaboration across communities
• Coordinate implementation of neighborhood priorities, including a recurring neighborhood visioning process and ongoing alignment with DDNP focus areas
• Support the Senior Director in developing strategies, goals, and deliverables for neighborhood engagement initiatives aligned with the Strategic Community Impact Plan
• Maintain organized and centralized records of current and historic program materials
• Oversee program operations by managing budgets, participating in staff planning efforts, collaborating with internal DCA and Duke teams to align work with neighborhood priorities
• Track, document, and analyze progress and stakeholder feedback aligned with neighborhood priorities and grantmaking activities
• Participate in internal or external volunteer positions on nonprofit boards, committees, coalitions, or councils that align with position goals and focus

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: 101-250 employees