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• Staff Assistant |
• Executive Assistant, |
• Assistant Director, HSM Clinical Informatics Program |
• Associate Director, Major Gifts |
• Director of Executive Education |
• Director of Finance |
• Managing Director (HSM) |
• Associate Dean External Affairs |

Staff Assistant, Level 8, (400344952)

Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE).  Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is accepting applications for Staff Assistant in the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE). The Staff Assistant position is an integral position within the CASE team and will be instrumental in developing and launching a new initiative called the Growth Leadership Forum in collaboration with two partner organizations.  The Staff Assistant will be regularly required to resolve diverse and advanced administrative problems independently, to manage complex logistics for a variety of stakeholders, and to effectively complete assigned projects. Within CASE, the Staff Assistant will report to the Managing Director.  The successful candidate will have excellent computer skills, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a friendly, professional, and customer-focused manner.  Work requires a broad knowledge of clerical and accounting principles and practices normally acquired through two years of post-secondary education in secretarial science or a related business field.  College degree preferred.  Preference given to candidates with demonstrated interest in and passion for the non-profit or philanthropic sectors and / or social entrepreneurship.  (PAID ON THE BIWEEKLY PAYROLL)

Executive Assistant, Level 10, (400353967)

Finance and Administration and the Dean's Office.  The Executive Assistant assists the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Deputy Dean, and the Administrative Coordinator to the Deputy Dean with a variety of complex and confidential projects, events and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth management of the office.  The Executive Assistant is located in the Dean's office so a high level of professionalism, judgment, flexibility and discretion is required. The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration; however, he/she will need to collaborate with various constituencies both inside Fuqua and outside. The primary constituencies inside are the Dean's office, Finance, Human Resources, Building Management office, R. David Thomas Center and Meriwether Godsey.  Successful candidates will have strong project management and events planning skills including planning, coordinating and managing special events, conferences, large meetings and activities such as board meetings, orientation events, holiday parties etc.  Excellent organizational skills and strong relationship building skills are required. Work requires organizing meeting materials, organizing files and filing as well as juggling various delegated tasks in a very busy office environment. The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing and coordinating the schedules/calendars of the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and the Deputy Dean. Additionally this position serves as a first line of contact for individuals visiting these Deans. This position is a liaison with University Administration including the Provost's office, faculty, staff and students. Also, this position is the public contact responsible for coordinating and resolving business issues.  This position requires an understanding of and ability to interpret departmental policies and procedures, making decisions on specific problems and issuing instructions in the name of the department and in accordance with departmental policies.  Candidates must have superior computer skills as this position prepares high level, professional presentations and reports as assigned. Must have strong attention to detail.  Bachelor's Degree preferred.  (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)

Assistant Director, Level 11, (400355514)

Health Sector Management Program in Clinical Informatics (HSM CI).  This role reports to the Managing Director, Health Sector Management Program and functions along side the Assistant Director HSM Daytime position and the Assistant Director HSM EMBA.  This position is responsible for the successful development, implementation and launch of the new Clinical Informatics program and as such the Assistant Director will have quite a bit of latitude in terms of decision making.  This new program is a collaboration between Fuqua/DCRI/Duke Med/DUHS so this role will require the involvement of and ability to interface with colleagues in each of those areas to successfully establish, develop, promote and launch the program. The role reports directly to the Managing Director of HSM with indirect reporting to the Faculty Director of HSM, the CIO of DUHS and DUMC and the Director of the Center for Clinical Informatics.  Success of the program is dependent upon the selected candidate's ability to successfully meet and achieve these goals: recruitment strategy; curriculum development; marketing and branding strategies; budget development, implementation and monitoring; working to establish a strategic business development plan; and monitoring of program for continuous process/strategy improvement as program is launched.  Master's degree with minimum of three years applicable experience preferred but Bachelor's degree in a related field along with a minimum of six plus years applicable experience may be substituted.  Experience in an academic environment is preferred. Strong leadership and management skills are essential. Refined written and oral communication skills. Along with excellent writing and editing skills are required. Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment. Creativity, adaptability, and diplomatic skills are essential. Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) and willingness and ability to master proprietary database and calendaring tools are also needed.  (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)

Associate Director, Major Gifts, Level 14 (400313932)

Development and Alumni Relations.  The Associate Director, Major Gifts identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift prospects ($100,000 and above) for The Fuqua School of Business, usually within specified regions. S/he assumes primary responsibility for selected fund-raising projects and prospects as assigned. The Associate Director, Major Gifts reports to the Director, Major Gifts and collaborates with Development and Alumni Relations and other Fuqua and Duke University departments on overall strategy, initiatives and events.  This position requires superb communication skills, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.  The successful candidate should have direct fundraising experience, possess strong computer and administrative skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.  Experience in higher education is preferred.  BA/BS degree is required.  This position is a direct link to the Fuqua community and alumni body and must represent the school in a professional manner.  (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)

Director of Executive Education, Level 14, (400351658)

Executive Education.  The Director of Executive Education is responsible for all open enrollment programs offered through the Fuqua School of Business.  The Director also contributes to the strategy for non-degree executive education as an integral part of the overall strategy for the school.  This position partners with Duke Corporate Education to ensure the successful design and delivery of the open enrollment portfolio.  This position also manages external relationships with peer institutions, partner organizations, and other Duke University entities to identify opportunities for collaboration.  Successful candidates will have excellent project management, organizational, logistics, and planning skills. Strong people management and development skills are crucial. Additionally, the position requires strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and communication skills in order to interact effectively with faculty, students, Duke University offices, outside vendors, and office personnel. The ability to make independent judgments in situations with a high level of ambiguity is critical.  Undergraduate degree required, however Graduate degree preferred.  Five years marketing or sales experience preferably in higher education environment preferred.  Candidates must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.  Successful candidates must show a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.  Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills. (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)

Director of Finance, Level 16 (400340623)

Finance and Administration.  Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is accepting applicants for the position of Director of Finance. The Director of Finance directs the financial affairs of the school and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. The director essentially serves as the school's controller and is responsible for the school's financial budgets, plans, and policies; implementation of University policies related to financial matters; the conduct of relationships with lending institutions; negotiations with major vendors; the maintenance of fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. This position is responsible for driving business process improvements within the Fuqua School as well as administrative system implementations. The director will play a key role in the design of new financial reports and the rollout of new reporting tools to departments, centers and programs.  The director oversees an accounting and financial aid staff totaling nine employees.  This position reports to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration.  Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as keen analytical abilities and seasoned managerial experience are required.  In addition, strong technical skills are necessary to be successful in driving system implementation and developing complex analytical models.  Must have an in-depth understanding of management reporting - using seasoned judgment to distill and present the most relevant and important information in a manner that is clear, professional, and easily digested by busy executives.   An undergraduate degree in accounting or business related field is required.  A graduate level education such as an MBA is preferred.  CPA designation is strongly preferred. Fifteen years of professional/managerial level experience in financial analysis, accounting and management.  Candidates with experience in an academic setting are strongly preferred. (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)

Managing Director, Health Sector Management Program (HSM), (Level 17), (400344849).

Health Sector Management.  The Managing Director position is an integral part of the Health Sector Management team who oversees general operations and administration.  Student-facing aspects of this position include managing students' matriculation through program requirements; advising students regarding selected program of study; curriculum scheduling; developing and implementing experiential learning opportunities; working with the student-run HealthCare club leadership; serving as the main point of contact for the MD/MBA joint degree candidates and sitting on an interdisciplinary university-wide advisory board.  This position manages the recruitment strategy and admissions process for all HSM programs; the delegation and awarding of scholarships; and the stewarding of relationships with donors.  This position supervises a team of individuals, so strong people management and development skills are crucial.  Excellent project management, organizational, logistics, and planning skills are essential.  Additionally, the position requires strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and communication skills in order to interact effectively with faculty, students, Duke University and Health System offices.  Candidates must have a strong work ethic and be able to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment.  Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills.  Creativity, adaptability, and diplomatic skills are a must.  This position requires proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite products as well as willingness to master proprietary database and calendaring tools.   MBA in Health Administration with six plus years' applicable experience preferred.  Experience in an academic environment preferred.    (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)

Associate Dean External Affairs, Level 98, (400356790)

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business seeks an accomplished professional
with depth in development to leverage and enhance its national and international
reputation, deepen relationships with alumni and other key constituents, and augment
the breadth and substance of its philanthropic support.
The Fuqua School of Business began in 1970 with a class of 12 and is today consistently
among the top ranked business schools in the world. Notably, BusinessWeek ranks Fuqua
as #8 and various international publications rank it #1 or #2 in faculty quality and research
productivity. Today, approximately 1,340 students are enrolled in its degree programs
including The Duke MBA (daytime) program, The Duke MBA - Global Executive program,
The Duke MBA -Weekend Executive program, The Duke MBA - Cross Continent program,
The Masters in Management Science (MMS) program for new college graduates, and the
Ph.D. program. In addition, more than 1,000 managers and executives of leading firms
worldwide attend Fuqua's non-degree Executive Education programs each year.
Driven to address the fundamental issues of the 21st century, Fuqua is on the leading
edge of global expansion, with active partnerships and programs in China, India, United
Arab Emirates, Russia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa; the many disciplines and
professional schools of Duke University are also becoming partners in the university's
global expansion. Complementing its global strategy, Fuqua ties with the leading firms in
key industry verticals through research, talent development, recruitment and strategic
advisory and board relationships. More information on Fuqua may be found at its
web-site: http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/.
The associate dean will work closely with an ambitious and energizing dean, in
collaboration with central university development, to generate enhanced resources
from multiple sources, capitalizing on synergies within and across disciplines involving
school-specific and interdisciplinary development activities.
The successful candidate will bring innovative thinking, collaborative strategies, and
proven managerial and fundraising skills gained in a comparable institution, foundation,
or non-profit organization with a significant global enterprise. He or she will have the
leadership skills and requisite experience to create and nurture a diverse set of strong
relationships, inspire professionals and volunteers to new achievements, and effectively
engage with faculty, stakeholders and constituents to develop a forward-thinking,
responsive and high performing organization.
To ensure consideration, please send a letter of interest and resume electronically to:
FuquaAdv@wittkieffer.com by December 15, 2009. Nominations and confidential
inquires should be directed to the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting this search,
Alice Miller at 678-302-1555 or Lucy Leske at 508-680-1268.