Duke Careers

Assistant Director, Major Events and Programs

Duke Careers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $47,940 - $75,990 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • provides leadership for student programming and campus-wide major events
  • advises Duke University Union (DUU) on strategic planning, self-governance, leadership development, programming, financial management, risk mitigation, and contract execution
  • coordinates large-scale university programs and collaborative events
  • oversees programming budgets and endowment accounts
  • supervises student staff and graduate assistants
  • supports initiatives that promote belonging, engagement, and student well-being

Requirements

  • work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program
  • work generally requires two years experience in personnel, college or university administration, or a related field to acquire skills necessary to provide program event design and management
  • master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field of study
  • a minimum of one year of experience in student organization management, student advising and governance, leadership development, fraternity/sorority life, and program planning at the undergraduate and/or graduate level(s)
  • familiarity with student advising and event management work
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • dental care programs
  • generous retirement benefits
  • family-friendly and cultural programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program event designevent managementfinancial managementrisk mitigationcontract executionbudget oversightstudent organization managementleadership development
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
bachelor's degreemaster's degree in Higher Educationmaster's degree in Student Affairs