Communications Project Coordinator

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Communications Project Coordinator

Duke University | Durham, NC

Occupational Summary

The Communications Project Coordinator provides essential support in planning, scheduling, and executing marketing and communications projects across the MarComms team. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role helps manage project workflows, documentation, and internal communications to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

This position plays a key role in coordinating day-to-day project activities, supporting team collaboration, and enhancing internal communications, events, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Work Performed

• Coordinate and support marketing and communications projects from planning through execution
• Maintain project schedules, track progress, and support project management tool implementation
• Organize and manage project documentation, presentations, and internal newsletters
• Support and manage the summer internship program, collaborating with campus partners
• Serve as a key resource for team members by providing processes, protocols, and documentation
• Assist the Director of Operations in coordinating team initiatives and fostering collaboration
• Support vendor relationships and ensure stakeholder communication and deliverables are met
• Contribute to internal communications and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Provide operational and administrative support, including training on tools and systems
• Maintain organized records and documentation for team projects and initiatives
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  
  

Experience

• 2–3 years of project coordination experience, preferably in a marketing or communications environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience preparing presentations and managing documentation
• Familiarity with project management tools and software
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities
  
  

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. 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, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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