Program Director – Strategic Engagement

Duke Careers

full-time

Posted on: 2/4/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

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💰 $61,535 - $95,880 per year

About the role

Provide administrative direction to and project management for the strategic engagement program in Duke Campaigns
Manage university-wide campaign programming strategy
Serve as the primary point of contact for campaign program planners across the university and Duke Health
Prepare and maintain reports on campaign programming impact, reach, and engagement metrics
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Stewardship (MCS) to support promotion of campaign programming
Develop tools and resources to support campaign program planners
Convene university-wide campaign program planners to share best practices
Manage the campaign donor engagement fund selection process
Design and implement an assessment plan to evaluate effectiveness of campaign programming
Manage regional volunteer teams for signature regional campaign events
Develop and implement post-event engagement plans
Support campaign engagement activities designed for individuals seeking to get involved in the campaign
Serve as campaigns team point of contact for staff across AED

Proficient in Microsoft – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Office
Proficient in Asana
Strong collaborative skills
Ability to influence
Strong written and oral communications, including giving presentations, writing reports/memos, and facilitating meetings
Creative thinking/strategic planning
Alumni and Prospect Relationship Management - Engages directly with volunteers and donors through regular communication and support.

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collaborative skillsability to influencestrong written communicationstrong oral communicationcreative thinkingstrategic planning