Deputy Director for Center Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation

Deputy Director for the Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710
• Requisition Number: 266144
• Regular

Duke University

Duke University was established in 1924 and is a leading research university located in Durham, North Carolina, with more than 15,000 students and about 40,000 employees. Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle and has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we value individual identity, lived experiences, and the unique contributions each person brings. As the Deputy Director for the Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT Center), you will join a team dedicated to advancing racial justice, collective healing, and narrative change across Duke University, the Durham community, and beyond.

Be Bold.

This leadership role offers opportunities to shape transformative programs, drive strategic racial equity initiatives, and support community healing ’ll partner with campus stakeholders, community organizations, and national networks to foster empathy, equity, and unity.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of TRHT Center programs.
• Plan and manage logistics for events, retreats, and community dialogues.
• Lead regular assessment of program outcomes and implement data-informed improvements.

• Design, implement, and lead training initiatives on Rx Racial Healing and related topics.
• Create and deliver workshops, healing circles, seminars, and dialogues.
• Build relationships with external facilitators and subject‑matter experts.
• Develop and support a trainers’ network/community of practice.

• Enhance awareness and participation in TRHT initiatives across Duke.
• Serve as a liaison with local, regional, and national organizations.
• Maintain relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and external partners.

• Collaborate with the Director and stakeholders on long‑term TRHT strategy.
• Identify new programming and partnership opportunities.
• Integrate emerging racial justice and healing trends.

• Support budget management for TRHT programs.
• Track program milestones, deliverables, and documentation.
• Assist with grants, funding applications, and reporting.
• Contribute to writing and editing materials including articles, monographs, newsletters, and web content.

• Supervise and mentor students, interns, and volunteers.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for student and volunteer roles.
• Provide leadership skill development and mentoring.

• Travel as needed to represent TRHT in meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in fields such as Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Studies, or Community Engagement.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, training, or racial justice work.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of racial justice, community organizing, and social change practices.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Experience supervising students, interns, or volunteers.
• Familiarity with academic environments.
• Experience in program assessment and data‑informing decision‑making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong professional network in racial justice and healing spaces.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence.
• Grant writing or fundraising experience.
• PHD, JD, or other doctoral degree in fields such as Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Studies, or Community Engagement

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $77,898.00 to USD $. Duke University considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and…