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• Admissions Reader |
• Program Assistant HSM |
• Staff Assistant (Part-time), |
• Staff Assistant |
• Assistant Director, Reunion Giving |
• Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations |

Admissions Reader (400375462)

Admissions.  The Office of Admissions at the Fuqua School of Business is currently seeking a part-time Admissions Reader.  The Admissions Reader is a seasonal, part-time position assisting the Admissions Office staff at the Fuqua School of Business in evaluating and selecting students for the Daytime MBA Program.  Duties include reading and evaluating qualifications of prospective students utilizing established standards and guidelines; submitting evaluations for review by the Admissions Committee; attending regular Admissions Committee meetings; and participating in giving feedback on Admissions Committee decisions.  Readers conduct evaluative interviews for admissions on an as needed basis as well as counseling sessions providing feedback to denied applicants.  A Bachelors Degree is required, however an advanced degree is preferred.  A minimum of 2 years experience in admissions, student services or Human Resources related fields is preferred.  (PAID ON THE BIWEEKLY PAYROLL)

Program Assistant HSM, Level 7, (400361926)

Health Sector Management (HSM).  The Program Assistant is an integral position within the HSM team and works closely with HSM departments' leadership to realize its respective goals. S/he is regularly required to manage events, enrollment rosters, provide Daytime MBA core course support as well as provide technology/communication support.  This position reports directly to the Assistant Directors for HSM Daytime and HSM EMBA.   Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest in and passion for the health sector.  The ideal candidate will thrive in fast paced office, take initiative, be a self-starter, provide excellent customer service with strong oral/written communication skills.  Applicants should be proficient with software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Dreamweaver). Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Work requires minimum of one year of directly related experience in program administration (within academia preferred) along with requisite skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.   (PAID ON THE BIWEEKLY PAYROLL)

Staff Assistant, Level 8 (400366383)

Health Sector Management (HSM).  The Staff Assistant role is a part-time position which resides in Health Sector Management (HSM) at the Fuqua School of Business. The Staff Assistant is an integral position within the HSM team and works closely with HSM departments' leadership to realize its respective goals. S/he is 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. The position reports to, and serves as the primary support for, the HSM Associate Director of Business Development. Candidates must have project management skills and the ability to set priorities, as well as organize and manage multiple planning tasks independently for the business development function within HSM.  Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. HSM is looking for someone who is a self-starter and self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative, seek guidance when needed, and see projects through to completion independently; someone who is flexible, adaptable and comfortable with uncertainty and operating in an entrepreneurial environment and someone who has a positive attitude, is a creative thinker and problem-solver.  Candidates must be comfortable with software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access) and knowledgeable about their capabilities as planning tools.   College degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.  Relevant experience includes office management, administrative support, database management and events planning.  Strong preference given to candidates with demonstrated interest in and passion for the health sector.   (PAID ON THE BIWEEKLY PAYROLL)

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)

Assistant Director, Reunion Giving, Level 12 (400371400)

Development and Alumni Relations.  The Assistant Director, Reunion Giving manages Fuqua's reunion fundraising program, including personal solicitation and volunteer management. The Assistant Director develops and implements fundraising activities to ensure the solicitation of all reunion alumni with a specific focus on increasing the number of high-end, multi-year commitments. S/he creates a volunteer structure to encourage alumni ownership of and involvement in Fuqua's reunion giving program through peer to peer solicitation. The Assistant Director, Reunion Giving reports to the Director of Annual Giving and collaborates with the Development and Alumni Relations department (DAR) 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.  This position also requires demonstrated volunteer management skills as well as experience and comfort in interacting with senior level executives.  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)

Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Level 98, (400356790)

Development and Alumni Relations.  Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is seeking to fill the Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations position with 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 Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations reports directly to the Dean of the Fuqua School of Business, and is a part of the dean's six-member team. Reporting to the associate dean are the Directors of Alumni Relations, Major Gifts, Annual Giving and Advancement Services.  The division includes 17 FTE's and an operating budget of $2.2 million. The Associate Dean will be a strategically generous and politically capable leader and fundraiser, motivated and inspired by the Fuqua vision and able to translate it to multiple audiences.  S/he will be charged with invigorating and enhancing all of Fuqua's development and alumni relations programs and activities.  The Associate Dean will be a key contributor in the ongoing efforts to achieve the appropriate integration and alignment of resources, including staff within the department, and in seeking to identify and optimize a wide array of financial resources within the School and the University.  S/he will be expected to build partnerships within Fuqua and across the University's leadership with the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, other schools' Deans, and Center Directors to achieve mutually beneficial fundraising results.  The Associate Dean will be expected to use all of the building blocks of a highly successful Development and alumni Relations operation and achieve a new level of sophistication and success.  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.  (PAID ON THE MONTHLY PAYROLL)