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ASSIST DIR, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Job Title: ASSIST DIR, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Job Code: 2033
FLSA: E
Job Level: 14
Revised Date: 12/01/2007
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Work across departments and programs to identify opportunities, implement solutions and create systems to improve end-to-end program quality, student experiences and alumni engagement.
Work Performed
Manage and coordinate a variety of special projects and administrative activities involved in strategic planning, analysis and the development programs and services.
Plan and coordinate public relations initiatives, international program development, contractual agreements and research activities.
Develop and maintain personal contact with prospective donors to promote their interest in the organization and to provide information concerning the utilization of funds; participate and coordinate fund raising and donation efforts for the organization.
As an internal consultant, assist in the establishment and implementation policies and procedures across programs; assist in the establishment of goals and objectives for programs and new initiatives.
Prepare articles or collaborate with others to prepare articles for journals, newsletters and promotional publications.
Review and analyze grant proposals and research projects as directed; participate in research projects to include obtaining internal review board approvals, analyzing data and preparing research publications.
Assist in the determination of fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations.
Represent the organization at meetings and conferences.
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 a general business background generally equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a business related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
Experience
Work requires four years of progressive experience in program management and administration.
A Master's degree in a business related field may be substituted for two years experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
