What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nowicki Fellow for Student Engagement, Office of Undergraduate Education position at Duke?
Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You.
The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) is looking for a Nowicki Fellow for Student Engagement to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for a recent graduate to contribute meaningfully to student academic and faculty engagement across the university. You’ll support existing programs and lead special projects that enhance the undergraduate experience. You’ll collaborate with students, staff, and campus partners to promote intellectual community, inclusivity, and student excellence.
You’ll rotate through different divisions within OUE, gaining broad exposure to the field of undergraduate education with the possibility of matching you to areas that match your interests and strengths. From event planning to scholarship application support to communications to and other strategic needs, you’ll be at the heart of OUE’s mission to support and empower Duke students.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from (Class of 2022 through 2026).
- Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Interest in student engagement, higher education, and inclusive practices.
- High attention to detail and willingness to help where needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with student organizations or campus initiatives.
- Familiarity with event planning and program coordination.
- Skills in qualitative and quantitative research.
- Experience with communications, marketing, or social media.
Other Requirements:
- This is an on-site position based at Duke University.
Be Bold.
As the Nowicki Fellow, you will:
- Design, schedule, plan, order food for, staff, and assess events and meetings for a diverse undergraduate and faculty audience.
- Collaborate with student groups and OUE’s Student Advisory Board to promote awareness of OUE’s work.
- Coordinate joint projects with campus partners.
- Conduct research, including surveys and focus groups, with attention to underrepresented student populations.
- Complete assigned administrative tasks.
- Develop and implement internal and external communications strategies.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and proposals for various stakeholders.
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects across OUE.
Choose Duke.
The Office of Undergraduate Education is a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to enriching the academic and co-curricular lives of Duke students. We value innovation, inclusion, and intellectual engagement. As a Nowicki Fellow, you’ll be part of a team that shapes the student experience and fosters a vibrant campus community.
Job Code: 00002001 UNCLASSIFIED
Job Level: 00
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. 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.
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.
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