Senior Program Coordinator (temporary contract)

Company Description

Duke Capital Partners is Duke University’s official early-stage venture investment arm, providing capital and expertise to support Duke-affiliated startups. The organization offers a distinctive experiential learning environment for students interested in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

The mission of Duke Capital Partners (DCP) is to support the global Duke entrepreneurial community with an investment platform and co-investment fund that engages and leverages the power of the global Duke network. The DCP operational team and investment platform exist within Duke’s Office for Translation & Commercialization at Duke University. The DCP team partners with Duke-affiliated investors to source and curate investment opportunities in Duke affiliated companies. 

DCP investors invest directly in portfolio companies. The DCP team also operates the Duke Innovation Fund (DIF), which invests alongside DCP and augments the capital available for portfolio companies. A key aspect of Duke Capital Partners’ approach is the active engagement and matching of DCP member expertise with portfolio companies to support growth and success. The global Duke community offers a uniquely powerful opportunity for networking and guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurial leaders. For more information, visit dukecapitalpartners.duke.edu.

Role Description

The Senior Program Coordinator (temporary contract) is six-month, temporary contract covering a leave of absence. You'll work on-site in Durham, NC, 40hrs/week. The role ensures continuity across key DCP program areas during the incumbent's absence by leading and maintaining day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include planning and overseeing the (1) Student Associate Program, (2) managing operational cadence and project/investment opportunity delivery, (3) coordinating and executing investor events across the US, (4) leading marketing and communications efforts, (5) supporting fundraising initiatives, (6) driving growth and maintaining engagement across key stakeholder groups (students, investor members, university partners, and alumni), and (7) providing portfolio company reporting and operational support.

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Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Program Management and Program Development to design, coordinate, and lead initiatives and investment deals.
• Strong Project Management abilities, including organizing tasks, managing timelines, and tracking deliverables across concurrent efforts and a team of >50 people.
• Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with senior executives, investors, alumni, donors, and other high-profile constituents, delivering a high-touch experience with sound judgment and discretion.
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with founders, investors, students, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
• Prior experience in venture capital, startups, higher education, or related fields is beneficial.
• Experience with Duke systems, processes, and alumni and donor engagement preferred.

DCP Culture: At DCP, we hold ourselves to an exceptional standard, operating with urgency, integrity, and a people-first mindset, learning continuously, and winning as one accountable team. 

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