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Senior Program Coordinator, Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership

Duke Clinical Research Institute
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

Be You.
The Senior Program Coordinator will support and coordinate Duke Community Affairs' neighborhood engagement initiatives, with a focus on fostering strong partnerships and delivering impactful programs within the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP).
The DDNP was established in 1996 to connect and collaborate with neighborhoods adjacent to campus. Since then, it has been a vital forum for sharing ideas and resources. Now comprising 14 neighborhood associations, the DDNP continues to serve as a strong network between the university and its surrounding communities.
The Senior Program Coordinator will have strong organizational skills, relationship-building expertise, and a commitment to advancing equitable community development through collaborative engagement. The ideal candidate brings a warm, relational approach to community partnership, demonstrating empathy, dependability and a talent for building trust across diverse neighborhoods and stakeholder groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Be Bold.
This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating community-driven priorities, maintaining comprehensive program documentation, and supporting the Senior Director of Community Development with strategic planning aligned with Duke's Strategic Community Impact Plan. The role requires a collaborative leader who can build relationships across diverse stakeholders, manage operational processes, and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of outcomes.
What You'll Do:
Program Planning, Coordination, Facilitation & Relationship Building (45%)
  • Cultivate strong, trust-based relationship with neighborhood leaders and partners by serving as a consistent connector who listens deeply, follows through reliably, and fosters collaboration across communities
  • Coordinate implementation of neighborhood priorities, including a recurring neighborhood visioning process and ongoing alignment with DDNP focus areas
  • Support the Senior Director in developing strategies, goals, and deliverables for neighborhood engagement initiatives aligned with the Strategic Community Impact Plan
Documentation & Archiving (20%)
  • Maintain organized and centralized records of current and historic program materials
Operations & Collaboration (15%)
  • Oversee program operations by managing budgets, participating in staff planning efforts, collaborating with internal DCA and Duke teams to align work with neighborhood priorities

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting (10%)
  • Track, document, and analyze progress and stakeholder feedback aligned with neighborhood priorities and grantmaking activities
Community Participation (10%)
  • Participate in internal or external volunteer positions on nonprofit boards, committees, coalitions, or councils that align with position goals and focus

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.

Choose Duke.



Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/


Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


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 andreasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.

 

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