Assistant Director, Programs

Duke University :

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Positional Summary

The Assistant Director manages the marketing and branding of the Center for Multicultural Affairs in addition to providing programs and services in the areas of community engagement, multicultural education, social justice education, and leadership development. They collaborate with Student Affairs units and academic departments when appropriate.

The Assistant Director also advises student organizations and acts as a liaison between the Center for Multicultural Affairs and various university administrative offices and academic departments as well as the Durham community and professional organizations. Campus and community associations empower the Assistant Director to develop and apply the latest knowledge and research in education and training.

Key Position Duties

Marketing and Communications (30%)

• Manage overall marketing and branding of the CMA including developing the Center's marketing plan
• Design and manages CMA digital, print, and promotional materials.
• Work with Student Affairs Director of Communications regarding CMA's messaging and websites.
• Coordinate CMA social media presence, website, listserv maintenance, and weekly newsletter.
• Manage the marketing and design team (1 graduate assistant, 3 undergraduate student staff)
• Serve on the Division of Student Affairs' Collaborative Learning and Communications Team
• Conduct marketing assessment as needed to evaluate CMA outreach.

Programming (25%)

Outreach / Consultation / Advising (30%)

Professional Development (15%)

Supervise graduate / professional student and undergraduate staff

Participate in campus, divisional, state, regional, and national professional training opportunities :

Keep abreast of latest knowledge and research in multicultural education, community engagement, and leadership development.

Attend training and conducts presentations at regional and national professional organizations.

Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; the candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at : https : / / hr.duke.edu / benefits /

Essential Physical Job Functions :

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Experience :

Preferred Skills and Competencies :

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

High level planning and organizational skills

Computer literacy, including familiarity with social media.

Expertise in delivering program and education services to diverse population

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.