Senior Business Manager

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.

Occupational Summary

Provide overall administrative management and coordination of business functions within the Department of Physics. Areas of responsibility include finance and budgets, personnel, space and facilities, information technology support, and academic support services. Provide input to the Chair and leadership team on routine administrative and operational matters. Ensure departmental resources are aligned with institutional goals and compliance requirements.

Work Performed

Personnel & HR Administration

• Manage daytoday HR and personnel functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, employee relations, and professional development for administrative and support staff.
• Supervise staff supporting key academic roles (Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Chair for Teaching) and faculty.
• Serve as departmental payroll representative and primary liaison with Visa Services, Trinity HR and central HR; implement personnel activities consistent with University policies on equity, training, compensation, employment terms, and compliance.
• Oversee staff supporting visa services, student services, instrumentation, and research support areas; evaluate, develop, and implement administrative procedures, leveraging information technologies to improve efficiency and service quality.

Financial & Budget Administration

Facilities, Space, Labs / IT & Operations

Administrative Reporting & Compliance

Departmental Communications & Support

Other Duties as Assigned

Anticipated Pay Range :

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 and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Required Qualifications

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, sex (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 onthe 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 and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.