Assist Dir, Climate and Sustainability Research

Occupational Summary

The Assistant Director of Climate and Sustainability Research will support Duke's Climate Commitment through the implementation and strategic support of keystone programming including the Scholars for Climate and Advanced Leadership in Environment and Sustainability ( SCALES ) post-doctoral fellows program, Climate Commitment-funded research grants, the Climate Commitment Advisory Council's research subcommittee, and university-wide, interdisciplinary research collaborations on climate and sustainability. Please see the following position roles and responsibilities section for specific expectations for this role.

This role will report to the Executive Director of Climate and Sustainability within the Office of Climate and Sustainability and work closely with the Director of Research and External Engagement.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

Program Development and Project Management - 50%

• Lead coordination of the Scholars for Climate and Advance Leadership in Environment and

Sustainability ( SCALES ) post-doctoral fellows program, including o Program Coordination : Manage program policies, logistics, communications, documentation and other administrative support as necessary. This includes organizing orientation, cohort events, and professional development opportunities.

Strategic Alignment - 25%

Stakeholder Engagement - 10%

Assessment and Program Evaluation - 10%

Administrative - 5%

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Education and Experience Requirements

Additional Requirements

Benefits of Employment at Duke University

Duke University offers a competitive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, employee discounts, vacation and sick time, and many more. Please review Duke University's Benefits Program website for more information.

This position has a budgeted range of $70,000-80,000 with merit-based increases available annually per satisfactory completion of position expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

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 exchangethat is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,694.00 to USD $107,633.00. 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 wellas market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirementbenefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at : https : / / hr.duke.edu / benefits /

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.

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