Onsite Administrative Coordinator

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About the role

  • Administrative Coordinator at Duke University providing operational support for interdisciplinary data science and AI initiatives. Managing finances, personnel actions, and educational programming within the Information Initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative, financial, and operational coordination for the Information Initiative.
  • Support budget development, financial monitoring, and preparation of financial and operational reports.
  • Manage key administrative processes including purchasing, travel, reimbursements, contracts, and corporate card usage.
  • Serve as a central liaison with University finance, human resources, and administrative partners, supporting budgeting, personnel actions, and policy interpretation.
  • Assist with interdisciplinary grant proposals, including data collection, budget projections, and compliance review.
  • Support core programs such as PopUp Institutes, educational programming, research clusters, visiting scholars, and advisory committees.
  • Coordinate conferences, workshops, meetings, and special events in collaboration with academic and development partners.
  • Supervise 2–3 designated staff, reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
  • Manage personnel actions, appointment letters, and payroll coordination in partnership with Human Resources.
  • Oversee facilities and office operations, including space assignments, access, room scheduling, inventory, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

  • A general business background, typically equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
  • Two years of related business or administrative experience, including familiarity with general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles, and coordination of major office activities.
  • A master’s degree in a business-related field may be substituted for two years of experience.
  • Any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will also be considered.

Benefits

  • Growth and development through on-the-job learning, mentoring, and access to professional development resources
  • A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions are seen and valued.
  • A community that cares, with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference in higher education and beyond.

Job title

Administrative Coordinator

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Experience level

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Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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