Assistant Director

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.

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The Department of Population Health Sciences in Duke University School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Director of Education to assist with the continued development and administration of all DPHS educational programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position reports to the Associate Director of Education and works closely with faculty, students, staff, and administrative partners across schools, departments, campus offices, and the School of Medicine. This role requires strong independent judgment, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative and open-minded approach to working with a wide range of personalities and working styles. The successful candidate will be expected to assess issues appropriately, distinguish routine matters from higher-stakes concerns, solve problems independently when possible, and escalate matters thoughtfully when needed.

 

This is a hybrid position with an on-site presence required up to 2.5 days per week, based on program needs, student-facing activities, events, and departmental priorities.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Work requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree, as well as a minimum of 5 years in the design, delivery, and evaluation of business-related education, training, and/or development programs, preferably in a research environment. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with diverse constituencies, including faculty, students, staff, leaders, and partners with varied personalities, working styles, and communication preferences
• A highly organized work strategy and the ability to coordinate multiple parties
• Experience working with faculty and leaders from both within and without Duke
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to remain composed, clear, and constructive in sensitive or ambiguous situations
• High level of creativity, initiative, and motivation
• Strategic mindset to identify opportunities that can be leveraged
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong service orientation with the judgment to distinguish routine requests from matters requiring urgent attention or escalation
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise discretion, make sound decisions within role scope, and recognize when consultation or escalation is appropriate
• Flexibility to adapt to change, re-prioritize assignments as needed, and maintain progress across multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Comfortable working in situations where no previous models exist; able to develop practical processes, make recommendations, and move work forward without waiting for step-by-step direction
• High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and professional maturity when navigating student, faculty, staff, and leadership interactions
• Demonstrated ability to assess the stakes of a situation, respond proportionately, and avoid unnecessary escalation while still recognizing true risks
• Proven follow-through and ownership of complex workstreams, including anticipating needs, identifying gaps, and resolving issues before they become barriers
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs, and willingness to learn additional programs and software when needed
• Familiarity with budgets and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with developing and executing regulatory documents a plus, in order to advise students as they begin their research experience.

 

 

 

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