Duke University is one of America’s leading research universities located in Durham, North Carolina. The Program Coordinator for the International Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP) program will play a pivotal role in coordinating student administration, faculty support, and international recruitment efforts for the program.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and communicate with DKU-based and Durham-based students prior to exchange semester on course registration, housing, visas, and onboarding
- Support registration-related matters during semesters when iMEP students are in residence at Duke; advise on courses and graduation requirements
- Plan and lead iMEP orientation, graduation, and community-building events
- Serve as frontline academic and professional advisor; connect students to campus resources
- Maintain program listserv and support career-service access in partnership with DKU-iMEP and NSOE/SSPP career teams
- Ensure accurate registration data, schedules, enrollment, bulletin listings, and grades; resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with Faculty Lead on execution of MP II course in Durham, including weekly in-person classes and individual student meetings
- Manage program budget and expenses; assist with faculty visits between Duke and DKU
- Support annual SACS assessment and supervise student workers
- Manage international recruitment strategy with DKU and Duke teams
- Recruit and support NSOE/SSPP graduate students for semester-long study at DKU
- Host virtual information sessions and maintain Duke, DKU, and iMEP brand visibility
- Collaborate on marketing efforts, student stories, and social media
- Support recruitment-related event logistics and faculty travel planning (may include travel)
- Serve on admissions review committee and communicate with prospective international applicants
- Lead development of new academic initiatives, including restructuring the iMEP 1-1 Year Study Option
- Support launch and management of the US–China Environmental and Climate Change Ph.D. Fellowship
- Drive programmatic continuous assessment and improvement efforts
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Skills
- Experience working with students, faculty, or in higher education
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Cultural competency and ability to work across time zones; experience with international students is a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to learn quickly
- Mandarin language skills are a bonus
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company Overview
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines. It was founded in 1838, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.duke.edu.Company H1B Sponsorship
Duke University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 274 in 2025, 232 in 2024, 202 in 2023, 195 in 2022, 148 in 2021, 121 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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