Duke Community Affairs · 1 day ago
Deputy Administrator
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $180K/yrDuke Community Affairs is seeking a Deputy Administrator to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Vice President for Community Affairs. This role involves supporting compliance and risk management for community-engaged activities, facilitating trainings, implementing agreements, and managing special projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leaders across the institution to ensure compliance and risk management related to laws, institutional policies, and administrative requirements affecting community affairs
Review, draft, and coordinate with VP for Community Affairs, university counsel, and other colleagues on memoranda of understanding, community partnership agreements, grant agreements, and other collaboration frameworks with community organizations and local authorities
Understand and liaise with the office of community affairs and university colleagues on legal, policy, and personnel matters and provide advisement on issues related to community engagement
Ability to understand government and organizational policy development
Collaborate with offices at Duke and other entities to conduct training and informational sessions for staff on principles of engagement, compliance with regulations, and ethical standards related to community affairs
In partnership with unit leaders, develop and implement a structured process of assessing sponsorships and deploying funding for these activities
Monitor and interpret local legislative developments affecting community engagement and provide timely updates to the VP for Community Affairs and other leaders
Support conflict resolution related to community issues
Represent the office in internal meetings as well as public events including university and community committees, events, and activities
Facilitate the ability of the VP for Community Affairs to manage functions by advising on key constituencies, providing context and background information on issues and coordinating research as assigned
Staff key leadership meetings, manage workflows and project timelines to ensure initiatives, deliverables, and resources are progressing according to plan objectives and in alignment with university goals
With direction from the VP for Community Affairs, prepare executive reports, briefings, and presentations as well as correspondences
Manage special projects and support unit leaders in guiding strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
Experience in compliance, legal affairs, public policy, and risk management within a private, governmental or university setting
Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal policy issues that influence partnerships and community engagements
Thoughtful Cover Letter (required)
Resume (required)
Professional References (3) (required)
Demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and apply laws, regulations, and institutional policies governing university-community partnerships, contracts, and compliance obligations
Proactively identifies, evaluates, and mitigates potential risks in community engagement, partnership agreements, and operational processes
Maintains deep knowledge of higher education regulations and ensures that all community affairs activities adhere to institutional, local, state, and federal requirements
Applies diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment to resolve complex or sensitive issues among stakeholders, promoting collaboration and mutual understanding
Anticipates emerging issues and opportunities; integrates analytical insight with institutional commitments to inform decision-making and advance the mission of DCA
Maintains a high level of discretion and professionalism; exercises sound judgment in handling sensitive information; and communicates effectively with a wide array of audiences across internal and external settings
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke Community Affairs
Duke Community Affairs forges purposeful partnerships with our neighbors to improve health and well-being in communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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