Program Specialist - Nursing

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General Description of the Job Class
Plan, coordinate and participate in the establishment and operation of specialized programs or projects. Develop, coordinate and advise on policies related to specified activities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Plan, coordinate and participate in the implementation of activities including, but not limited to, seminars, conferences, workshops, short courses, council meetings, public events and other related programs. Develop and coordinate new ideas and concepts for program themes. Coordinate all program logistics, materials and resources.
• Provide administrative assistance to departmental staff within assigned areas to support the accomplishment of program objectives. Develop, coordinate and advise staff regarding relevant policy.
• Provide administrative assistance and calendar support for Assistant Vice President of department.
• Plan, coordinate and administer activities of assigned programs to include developing, implementing, and supervising related procedures, processes, services and systems.
• Advise supervisor as to the status of current activities and additional or expanded program requirements. Make recommendations for solutions to problems identified.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, investigate trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness.
• Coordinate and/or participate in public relations activities to include preparing and supervising the production of brochures, bulletins, newsletters and other promotional materials and/or publications, preparing press releases, designing ads and fliers, and responding to inquiries. Develop plans and schedules for release of publicity materials.
• Maintain liaison with other programs, offices and departments at Duke to coordinate program business and to accomplish program objectives. Interface with external organizations as appropriate to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and grants. Monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program with one year of experience in program administration or event production. -OR- Two years of postsecondary education with three years of experience in program administration or event production.

 

Experience

 

 

 

 

 

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