Assistant Director, Digital Acquisition

School of Medicine

 

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) supports a flexible work environment by offering on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), remote (work off-site 5 days a week), and flexible start and end time work arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office. 

 

If working a hybrid or remote schedule, individuals must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. With approval from their manager, staff members may work a flexible schedule in terms of start/end times, while working within DHDAA’s core work hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (eastern standard). At the discretion of Managers and/or Senior Leadership, staff working a hybrid, remote or flex schedule may be required to be in the office on days and/or times outside of the agreed upon schedule.

 

This position is full-time located in Durham, NC.  This is not a remote position.

 

Drive meaningful impact through powerful digital engagement and fundraising strategies!

 

Be You.

 

The Assistant Director, Digital Acquisition supports the growing needs of digital engagement and fundraising strategies across the School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS).

 

This position will focus on grateful patient cultivation through strategic digital content creation and implementing digital-first fundraising strategies to significantly enhance donor engagement, broaden outreach, and increase pipeline opportunities. The development of targeted email cultivation journeys within a grateful patient digital platform will foster deeper, more personalized donor relationships, leading to improved retention and increased giving.

 

This role will also enable real-time performance tracking and continuous refinement of engagement strategies, ensuring maximum impact.

 

This position will report to the Senior Director, Grateful Patient Giving Programs.

 

As a member of the Annual Giving & Grateful Patient Programs team, the Assistant Director will assist in developing patient-centric giving programs with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of donors and dollars raised for SOM and DUHS.

 

Work Arrangement – Hybrid - This is not a remote position. This position is full-time located in Durham, NC. 

 

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,535.00 to USD $95,880.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

 

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES/SKILLS

 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with developing communication journeys including mail, email, te