Associate Director, Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and History of Medicine

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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

The Duke School of Medicine’s Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine was founded in 1999 with the mission to develop interdisciplinary educational and research programs in clinical and research ethics, the history of medicine, and the social and cultural aspects of medicine.  With over 30 core faculty and faculty associates from across Duke University, its programs and educational offerings are designed for medical students, residents, researchers, faculty and staff in the School of Medicine. In addition, The Trent Center holds annually a number of endowed lectures for both the Duke community and the general public.    

 

Occupational Summary:

Collaborate with Trent Center Director on strategic planning, programming, and development; Ensure effective implementation, administration and communication of Trent Center activities.

 

Work Performed:

Coordinate and participate in strategic planning efforts with Center Director and faculty to determine Center goals, objectives, and plans for ongoing programs.  Play a leadership role in the design and management of new initiatives special projects.

 

Work with Center Director on faculty recruitment and identification of faculty associates. Establish and maintain working relationships with faculty and staff across Duke to foster collaborative educational and research efforts.

 

Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with Medical Center Development office and current donors. Seek opportunities to increase financial support for new initiatives. Prepare proposals and materials to present to potential donors.  

 

Direct communications efforts to ensure that the Center’s mission, events and achievements are effectively communicated: includes preparation of annual reports, newsletters, and promotional materials, as well as website development. Develop and maintain relationships with Duke communicators network and public relations offices to coordinate and disseminate relevant information.

 

Serve as Business Manager for the Center. Prepare Center budgets and determine fiscal requirements on both a short and long-range basis. Oversee development of grant proposals and monitoring of successful grants. Prepare operational and financial reports with analyses, and propose recommendations, as needed. Maintain interface between Center, School of Medicine Office of Finance and Resource Planning and other University entities to coordinate operational activities regarding finances, human resource issues, space and facilities.

Oversee the planning and implementation of public events and educational programs for medical and interprofessional students, residents and faculty including: Trent Center Armstrong Scholars Program and medical student electives, Clinical Ethics and Bioethics faculty programs, Humanities in Medicine Lecture Series, endowed public lectureships, workshops and conferences.

 

Supervise and coordinate work of designated program and administrative employees; manage personnel activities to meet Center needs. Provide ongoing guidance and conduct annual reviews.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree; Master’s or advan