Program Coordinator

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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.

The Center for Computational & Digital Health Innovation (CCDHI) at Duke University is seeking a Program Coordinator to help advance the future of healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and discovery. In this role, you will work directly with faculty, researchers, clinicians, trainees, university leaders, industry partners, and external stakeholders to coordinate the operational and programmatic activities that support the Center's mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple initiatives, bringing people together, planning impactful programs and events, and supporting cutting-edge work at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and computational science. You will play a key role in ensuring the success of educational programming, communications efforts, outreach initiatives, strategic partnerships, and day-to-day Center operations.

• Generally requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, public administration, higher education, healthcare administration, project management, or a related field.
• One year of experience in program coordination, administration, communications, operations, event management, project coordination, or related activities.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience supporting academic, healthcare, research, innovation, or technology-focused programs.
• Experience coordinating educational programming, conferences, workshops, seminars, or special events.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement activities, invoice processing, or financial reporting.
• Experience working with faculty, executive leadership, external partners, donors, or industry collaborators.
• Knowledge of university administrative processes and business operations.
• Experience developing newsletters, website content, social media communications, and marketing materials.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes and implement operational improvements.

• Ability to attend occasional evening or special events as required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business software applications.
• Ability to learn and utilize university systems and operational platforms.
• This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

As the Program Coordinator, you will provide operational, administrative, financial, and communications support that enables CCDHI to successfully deliver innovative programs and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate Center Operations by administering operational, administrative, communications, and program activities that support…