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PROJECT PLANNER I

Duke University
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2026 CLOSED ON 2/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT PLANNER I position at Duke University?

Occupational Summary

Apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements of academic projects coordinated through the Academic Project Management Core.

Work Performed

Implement standard project management processes, tools and methodology to support small or medium complexity academic projects and initiatives. Consistently applying strong judgement, political acumen and standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to projects.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To:

  • Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings
  • Develop and implement communication plans
  • Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures
  • Drive project initiation and management activities
  • Train, manage, and mentor project team personnel
  • Organize academic-focused events and symposia
  • Produce documents and presentations
  • Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts; escalate difficult project issues as appropriate

Perform any 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.

Education/Training

  • Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.

Experience

  • Two years of experience in project management, with increasing scope and independence. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to independently drive multiple projects at one time
  • Demonstrated experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines
  • Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and time management skills
  • Knowledge of higher education administration
  • Well qualified candidates will have knowledge of Duke’s academic structure and resources

JAQ (do not include on Careers Site posting)

Skill/responsibility

%

Implement standard project management processes, tools, and methods for small to medium complexity academic projects and institutional initiatives and events

50

Assist with project initiation and management activities

15

Develop and implement communication plans

15

Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings

10

Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures

5

Take part in training and professional development opportunities to gain and maintain

project management and leadership skills

5

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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 of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,698.00 to USD $100,480.00. 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/

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.

Experience

Two years of experience in project management, with increasing scope and independence. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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.

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 and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Salary : $61,698 - $100,480

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