

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.
At Duke, we believe a welcoming and inclusive beginning shapes a student’s entire journey. As the Assistant Director, New Student and Family Programs, you will join an engaging, student-centered team dedicated to fostering belonging, connection, and well-being for new-to-Duke students and their families. In this role, you’ll bring your creativity, communication skills, and collaborative spirit to support experiential orientation programs and campus wide onboarding efforts that help students feel at home from day one.
Be Bold.
This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of student advising, communications strategy, and program leadership. You’ll work across Duke’s vibrant campus to design experiences, build partnerships, and deliver messaging that amplifies Duke’s commitment to inclusion and community.
What You’ll Do
Advise and Support Student Leaders (35%)
Lead Communications and Administrative Initiatives (25%)
Plan and Execute Programs (15%)
Engage Key Constituents (15%)
Contribute to a Culture of Innovation (10%)
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Choose Duke.
Duke University is a world-class institution where innovation, collaboration, and care for the whole student are central to our mission. When you choose Duke, you join a community that values bold ideas, meaningful relationships, and making a difference—together.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. 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.