JOB DESCRIPTION
Program Director, Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program
Level 13
Summary:
The Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program advances the Nicholas
School Mission by providing innovative educational and outreach
opportunities designed specifically for environmental, business and
community leaders. The DEL Program includes a portfolio of course
options that emphasize interdisciplinary and global themes, strategic
approaches to environmental management, communication and effective
leadership.
The DEL Program Director will plan, develop, coordinate, implement and
evaluate Duke Environmental Leadership Program curriculum, including
executive education courses, certificate programs, the DEL-Master of
Environmental Management, and community outreach. This position reports
to the DEL Program Executive Director within the Nicholas School and
serves as a key member of a team that works collaboratively to create
programs of excellence.
Work Performed:
Plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate the Duke Environmental
Leadership Program curriculum, including executive education courses,
certificate programs, the DEL-Master of Environmental Management
(DEL-MEM), and community outreach. Assist in research and development
of new program initiatives, specifically those related to partnerships
with the Fuqua School of Business and internationalization of the
DEL-MEM program. Take leadership for continual improvements to existing
programs. Oversee all facets of customer service to ensure high quality.
Oversee office fiscal requirements to include return of profit; monitor,
verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds; prepare cost
estimates/budgets for programs; prepare financial reports and analyses,
including original fiscal year budget submissions, bi-annual variance
reports, and monthly reconciliations.
Prepare applications for grants and contracts to include development of
budgets; administer departmental grants and contracts in accordance with
University policies and sponsors’ requirements regarding records,
reports, controls and conditions governing expenditures of funds.
Develop and implement program protocol, procedures, and operating policies.
Develop a comprehensive promotion/publicity program to include
development of marketing strategies, design and preparation of
brochures, postcards, posters, application materials, the website, and
other publicity material for publication and circulation in specialized
or mass media; prepare and revise mailing lists and direct the mailing
of promotional materials. Work cooperatively with the Nicholas
Communications Department to ensure correspondence between the DEL
Program and other Nicholas School initiatives and key messages.
Recruit and coordinate instructors; determine program ideas, themes,
dates and frequency; arrange for classroom space and other logistics for
on-campus sessions. Correspond with interested and enrolled students to
provide information concerning programs, policies and procedures.
Design evaluations; monitor program effectiveness through evaluation of
content and instructor performance.
Hire, train and supervise staff necessary to implement programs to
include regular, temporary and contract staff, instructors, student
volunteers and assistants; recommend various personnel actions
including, but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals,
promotions, transfers and vacation.
Maintain liaison with outside educational and professional organizations
and agencies to ensure that cooperative efforts are enhanced and that
all available resources are utilized.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and
level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required
of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of
any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.
Minimum Hiring Specifications:
Education/Training
Work requires communications, analytical, research and organizational
skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree
program. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct
program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired
through four years of related experience. An equivalent combination of
relevant education and experience will be considered.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range of $45,000 - $50,000. This position includes the full
health and benefits package customarily offered to Duke employees.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a resume of no more than two pages
that highlights education, qualifications, relevant experience, and
includes three work-related references with current contact
information. In lieu of a cover letter, the application must also
include an essay of no more than one page that describes:
- Why you are interested in working for the DEL Program
- The important leadership skills and character traits you would bring
to this position
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted electronically to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
by Friday, February 1, 2008. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis, so if interested, submit application as soon as possible.
Interviews will be conducted in February with a target hire date of
February 15, 2008.
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Sara Ashenburg
Director
Duke Environmental Leadership Program
Duke University, Box 90328
Durham, NC 27708-0328
919-613-8063
919-613-9002 (fax)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.nicholas.duke.edu/del
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