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Program Coordinator, Senior

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix) Requisition Number: 269135 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER Date: Apr 27, 2026 School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

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About REGAL:

The REGAL (Research to Eliminate GlobAL Cancer Disparities) is a multidisciplinary research team focused on eliminating cancer disparities through innovative, data-driven approaches spanning biological, social, and structural determinants of health. Our work integrates epidemiology, multi-omics, and community-engaged research across U.S. and global settings. We are a highly collaborative team of faculty, trainees, analysts, and partners committed to advancing health equity through rigorous science and real-world impact.

Role Overview:

The Senior Program Coordinator is a central operational and strategic leader within the REGAL research program—an interdisciplinary, high-impact team advancing cancer health equity through rigorous, multi-level science. This role is designed for an individual who thrives in complex team science environments and is motivated to drive execution, solve problems, and build systems that enable scientific excellence.

This position blends high-level strategic coordination with hands-on operational execution. The successful candidate will operate as a force multiplier for the PI and program leadership—ensuring alignment across projects, accelerating productivity, and strengthening the infrastructure required to support a growing, multi-institutional research portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Training

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires three years of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field
• Experience supporting multi-project or multi-institutional research programs
• Familiarity with grant management (NIH or similar funding mechanisms)

Ideal for candidates who:

• Have experience managing complex, interdisciplinary research or team science environments
• Are highly organized but also strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Can operate effectively across levels—from detailed execution to high-level planning
• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and follow-through
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with evolving priorities

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Position Description:

Program Strategy & Execution (30%). The Senior Program Coordinator leads coordination across a diverse portfolio of projects by translating strategic priorities into clear, actionable workplans and ensuring consistent execution against defined milestones. This role requires actively managing cross-project alignment, tracking deliverables, and maintaining visibility into timelines, dependencies, and risks. The Coordinator continuously evaluates program workflows to identify inefficiencies, implements systems to improve productivity, and ensures that meetings, retreats, and team activities are purposeful and outcome driven. In addition, this role serves as a key liaison with internal and external collaborators and plays a key role in implementing the community engagement and equity plan.

Program Infrastructure Support (30%). The Senior Program Coordinator builds and maintains systems that support efficient, high-quality team science by ensuring that all program materials, documentation, and workflows are organized, standardized, and accessible. This includes developing and maintaining SOPs, ensuring accurate tracking of budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting across multiple funding sources, managing repositories for protocols and study materials, and ensuring that manuscripts, presentations, and reports are current and submission ready. The Coordinator will play a key role in grant development efforts with planning, documentation, and submission logistics supporting. They will also play a key role in dissemination efforts and ensuring that external-facing materials such as manuscripts, reports, newsletters, website content, and presentations are timely and accurately reflect program progress and impact.

Team & Training Program Management (20%). The Senior Program Coordinator supports the PI and team administrative operations, serving as a central point of coordination for trainees, new hires, and collaborators. This includes managing onboarding and offboarding processes, facilitating recruitment and hiring logistics, and ensuring that new team members are effectively integrated into program workflows. The Coordinator also contributes to the design and implementation of structured trainee and internship experiences, ensuring alignment with program goals while supporting professional development. In addition, this role maintains records of trainee activities and outcomes to support reporting and training grant requirements.

Leadership, Initiative & Growth (20%)

The Senior Program Coordinator is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and initiative by identifying challenges, proposing solutions, and driving implementation. This role contributes to broader program strategy by identifying opportunities for growth, improved efficiency, and expanded impact. The Coordinator actively engages in professional development and applies best practices in program management, team science, and research operations to continuously strengthen program performance.

Choose Duke.

This is a high-growth role with significant opportunity to shape and scale a nationally and globally impactful research program. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge science, leadership opportunities, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to advancing cancer health equity.

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's package including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

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 t coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. 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.

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, (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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information andreasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh