Program Coordinator, Arts & Humanities Initiative

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 University Scholars and Fellows OUSF is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Program Coordinator to support mosaic, Duke University's arts and humanities fellowship program and campuswide initiative. In this role, you will serve as the operational anchor for mosaic, helping to coordinate fellowship programs, student engagement activities, campus partnerships, communications, events, and day-to-day program operations. You will report to the Executive Director of OUSF and work with the mosaic Faculty Director to ensure programs are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with the initiative's strategic goals. You will play a key role in supporting undergraduate Fellows and Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship MMUF participants through recruitment, onboarding, programming, communications, and ongoing engagement. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, coordinate complex projects across stakeholders, and maintain strong operational systems in a dynamic academic environment. Minimum Requirements Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Work requires one year of experience in program coordination, project coordination, or administrative support in a higher education or mission-driven environment. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Strong organizational, written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex and interconnected workflows. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in an arts and humanities field or related discipline. Familiarity with arts and humanities scholarship, programming, or academic initiatives. Experience coordinating events, conferences, committees, or cross-functional partnerships. Experience documenting workflows, preparing reports, maintaining operational systems, and supporting compliance requirements. Other Requirements Ability to supp




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