Program Director Deep Tech at Duke, Sanford School of Public Policy

3 weeks ago


Durham, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

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.

Program Director, Deep Tech at Duke

Occupational Summary


The Program Director (level 13) reports to Professor David Hoffman, Steed Family Professor of the Practice of Cybersecurity Policy, who is leading a new project at Duke to explore how deep technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced semiconductors and green hydrogen will impact business and society. The Program Director will be a partner to Professor Hoffman in creating new programming, engaging students and sparking intellectual leadership in this space. The Deep Tech Program Director is responsible for ensuring the overall excellence and relevance of programming and developing campus and community partnerships. The position is funded for 2 years but could be extended if additional funds are raised.

Work Performed

Strategic Leadership and Program Development

Provide strategic direction and oversight for Deep Tech at Duke and working across every part of Duke to create a connected community of faculty, staff and students around these topics Develop and implement protocols and operating policiesCorrespond with interested students about program activities and develop a mailing list for interested partiesEngage with leading businesses, foundations and governments to raise awareness and funding for Deep Tech at Duke Prepare applications for grants and develop a budget in accordance with University policies and sponsors’ requirementsServe as liaison with outside educational and professional organizations to create partnerships Work with Professor Hoffman to host three major convenings at Duke in the 2024-25 academic year Coordinate arrangements for speakers and manage schedule, facility reservations, publicity and event budgetsCoordinate and participate in meetings with faculty members to determine objectives of the program and/or center and to identify internal and external resources available to meet those objectives.


Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

Work requires five years of experience in continuing education, curriculum design, marketing, administrative management or business to acquire skills necessary to plan, develop and coordinate a variety of seminars, conferences, workshops and short courses or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Skills:

Demonstrated experience and/or strong aptitude for initiating and leading new projects or initiatives within a larger organizational structure like a university setting Proven ability to navigate challenges and drive projects forward, overcoming roadblocks and obstacles to achieve goalsDemonstrated talent for connecting and fostering collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds, industries, sectors, and areas of expertiseSkilled in translating complex ideas and discussions into clear, actionable steps for executionFamiliarity and/or experience with deep technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, leading-edge semiconductors and green hydrogen

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.



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