Duke University · 10 hours ago
Program Coordinator - International Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelDuke University, a leading research university in the United States, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the International Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP) program. This role involves coordinating student administration, recruitment, and program support to enhance the experience of future environmental leaders.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and communicate with DKU-based and Durham-based students prior to exchange semester on course registration, housing, visas, and onboarding
Support registration-related matters during semesters when iMEP students are in residence at Duke; advise on courses and graduation requirements
Plan and lead iMEP orientation, graduation, and community-building events
Serve as frontline academic and professional advisor; connect students to campus resources
Maintain program listserv and support career-service access in partnership with DKU-iMEP and NSOE/SSPP career teams
Ensure accurate registration data, schedules, enrollment, bulletin listings, and grades; resolve discrepancies
Collaborate with Faculty Lead on execution of MP II course in Durham, including weekly in-person classes and individual student meetings
Manage program budget and expenses; assist with faculty visits between Duke and DKU
Support annual SACS assessment and supervise student workers
Manage international recruitment strategy with DKU and Duke teams
Recruit and support NSOE/SSPP graduate students for semester-long study at DKU
Host virtual information sessions and maintain Duke, DKU, and iMEP brand visibility
Collaborate on marketing efforts, student stories, and social media
Support recruitment-related event logistics and faculty travel planning (may include travel)
Serve on admissions review committee and communicate with prospective international applicants
Lead development of new academic initiatives, including restructuring the iMEP 1-1 Year Study Option
Support launch and management of the US–China Environmental and Climate Change Ph.D. Fellowship
Drive programmatic continuous assessment and improvement efforts
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Qualification
Required
Experience working with students, faculty, or in higher education
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Cultural competency and ability to work across time zones; experience with international students is a plus
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to learn quickly
Preferred
Mandarin language skills are a bonus
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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