Director, Educational Programs

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

Provide direction in the development, coordination and administration of educational programs, grants and other related activities at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

This position is 100% funded by a sponsored program that is currently funded by a grant through December 31, 2026 and may be renewed.

 

Work Performed

• Plan, develop, design, implement and evaluate programs, grants and activities in response to the mission and strategic vision of the school, as well as the needs of constituents.
• Work in consultation with department head to develop strategic program plans, marketing and communications strategies, and fiscal plans to advance program initiatives.
• Develop relationships with constituents to understand the needs for services and to develop collaborative working relationships with a variety of organizations.  Develop priorities for developing relationships and administer budgeted funds in execution of those priorities.  Track all relationships using designated tools and processes. 
• Design and facilitate educational experiences that nurture the vision of leadership articulated in the purposes of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.  Engage in worship leadership and practices of ministry as appropriate.  Provide support, direction and evaluation for contractors who are part of the service delivery system.  
• Develop, implement and supervise program implementation strategies including customer service, event and data management, planning and production timelines, speaker recruitment and hospitality, registration materials and processes, on-site management and event evaluation.
• Oversee fiscal management, including program budget development and long-range forecasts; plan program budgets by analyzing operating needs and projecting revenues and expenses on both a short-term and long-range basis.
• Prepare financial and operational reports, as well as reports to granting agencies and donors; develop analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of designated employees on specific projects in accordance with university and departmental objectives.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to financial and sponsored programs compliance and human resource management.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external educational and professional organizations to explore new program opportunities, to develop and improve current programs and practices and to represent the interests and capabilities of the Duke Divinity School.
• Represent department head in meetings, conferences and other affairs of an administrative nature.
• Be available to travel in performance of these and related duties.
• 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 communications, anal