Senior Program Coordinator

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

Occupational Summary

Plan, coordinate and administer activities related to internal and external academic program reviews; develop, coordinate and advise on policy related to academic program reviews.

 

Work Performed

In conjunction with the Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, make operational and programmatic decisions that have a significant impact on the successful achievement of academic program review strategies and objectives; develop, coordinate and advise faculty and staff regarding program policy and implementation.

Monitor and evaluate academic program review effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative research techniques; investigate trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve process effectiveness.

Plan, coordinate and administer activities of academic program reviews to include developing and implementing procedures, processes, services and systems; train employees in proper methods and procedures and ensure correctness of work.

In conjunction with the AVPAA, budget for and coordinate, external-facing endeavors related to academic program review; develop and coordinate new ideas, materials and resources to supplement, expand or replace existing program components.

Develop plans and schedules for release of review schedules.

Maintain liaison with other programs, offices and departments at Duke to coordinate program business and to accomplish program objectives; interface with external persons and organizations as appropriate to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized.

Prepare budgets; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds as appropriate.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

 

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires three years of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.

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