Duke University · 13 hours ago
Assistant Director, Programs - Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $76K/yr
2+ years expDuke University is one of America's leading research universities located in Durham, North Carolina. The Assistant Director, Programs for the Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS) plays a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality student experience through academic advising, program management, and student engagement.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for current MBCS students
Advise students on degree requirements, academic policies, timelines, and program expectations
Monitor student academic progress and coordinate interventions, including support for students on academic probation or with low grades
Track students on Leave of Absence and support return-to-study processes
Serve as the student accommodations liaison
Maintain accurate student records and advising notes
Hold regular office hours to support student success and help resolve concerns
Represent students in monthly cross-program student support and care meetings
Serve as a liaison among students, faculty, program leadership, and campus partners across NSOE and Fuqua
Attend and participate in MBCS and university meetings; document and disseminate meeting notes as appropriate
Maintain shared program resources and records (e.g., Duke Box folders)
Co-lead program logistics including orientation, professional development, room scheduling, swag ordering, catering, and community-building events
Lead planning and execution of the MBCS Graduation ceremony, including logistics, communications, materials, and data collection
Draft, curate, and disseminate timely and accurate student communications via email, newsletters, LMS, and other platforms
Collaborate with marketing teams on student stories, news updates, website content, and social media
Ensure MBCS website content remains current
Support recruitment and enrollment efforts including application reading, information sessions, campus visits, and admitted student events
Support continuous assessment through data collection, program evaluation, and analysis of student feedback
Design, administer, and analyze surveys and focus groups
Prepare reports and year-over-year summaries for program leadership
Support updates to the MBCS academic bulletin and accreditation requirements (e.g., SACS)
Process invoices, purchase orders, procurement card charges, reimbursements, and expense reconciliation
Support budget tracking and financial documentation
Represent MBCS at university-wide meetings and initiatives
Support sustainability, inclusive excellence, and community initiatives
Participate in Student Services team meetings, retreats, and special projects
May supervise staff or student employees, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Two years of experience in personnel, college/university administration, or a related field
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Preferred
Experience supporting graduate or professional master's programs
Event planning and implementation experience
Familiarity with Duke systems (DukeHub, Concur, Canvas, Qualtrics)
Experience with program evaluation, assessment, and data analysis in Excel
Budget management experience
Interest or background in sustainability, climate, or environmental education
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.
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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