Duke University · 1 day ago
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, DCA
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yrDuke University is seeking a Deputy Administrator for Community Affairs, who will serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President and support compliance and risk management for community-engaged activities. The role involves collaborating with leaders, facilitating training, and managing special projects to ensure effective community engagement and adherence to policies.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with leaders across the institution to ensure compliance and risk management related to laws, institutional policies, and administrative requirements affecting community affairs
Review, draft, and coordinate with VP for Community Affairs, university counsel, and other colleagues on memoranda of understanding, community partnership agreements, grant agreements, and other collaboration frameworks with community organizations and local authorities
Understand and liaise with the office of community affairs and university colleagues on legal, policy, and personnel matters and provide advisement on issues related to community engagement
Ability to understand government and organizational policy development
Collaborate with offices at Duke and other entities to conduct training and informational sessions for staff on principles of engagement, compliance with regulations, and ethical standards related to community affairs
In partnership with unit leaders, develop and implement a structured process of assessing sponsorships and deploying funding for these activities
Monitor and interpret local legislative developments affecting community engagement and provide timely updates to the VP for Community Affairs and other leaders
Support conflict resolution related to community issues
Represent the office in internal meetings as well as public events including university and community committees, events, and activities
Facilitate the ability of the VP for Community Affairs to manage functions by advising on key constituencies, providing context and background information on issues and coordinating research as assigned
Staff key leadership meetings, manage workflows and project timelines to ensure initiatives, deliverables, and resources are progressing according to plan objectives and in alignment with university goals
With direction from the VP for Community Affairs, prepare executive reports, briefings, and presentations as well as correspondences
Manage special projects and support unit leaders in guiding strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree required
Experience in compliance, legal affairs, public policy, and risk management within a private, governmental or university setting
Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal policy issues that influence partnerships and community engagements
Thoughtful Cover Letter (required)
Resume (required)
Professional References (3) (required)
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Duke University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (274)
2024 (232)
2023 (202)
2022 (195)
2021 (148)
2020 (121)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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