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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.

Duke University Press (DUP) seeks a Business Systems Coordinator (Project Coordinator). DUP’s technology portfolio has grown as we utilize our systems and platforms to develop new services for reaching our customers, at both the institutional and individual levels. We seek candidates who wish to kick-start their career in business analysis and project management through a role that coordinates and participates in the planning and management of publishing information systems and websites. The BizSys Coordinator will assist our business analysts in optimizing software and services to meet the business needs of the Press. This is a full-time position reporting to the Information Systems Manager, and is a member of DUP’s Business Information & Technology Services group.

Duke University Press is strongly-committed to fighting racism and to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants who share this commitment.

If interested please submit the University-required electronic application, including your résumé and cover letter, before close of the position at Noon on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Work Performed:

Department-Preferred Qualifications (skills and knowledge contributing to success in this role):

• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) in order to assist non-technical individuals with complex technical issues
• Attention to detail; ability to follow written procedures; ability to multi-task; ability to take direction and to work independently with minimal supervision; and a strong desire to learn
• Fluency with MS Office, Google Docs, and Google Drive
• Strong Excel and/or relational database skills (preferred)
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of project management, including project planning, task definition, and scheduling

Department-Preferred Experience: Familiarity with basic data management and problem-solving methods, normally acquired through at least one year of experience in either a technology role, or a role within publishing or project management.

Work requires communication and analytical skills normally acquired through a 4 year college education.

Work requires a general knowledge of research methods, procedures and experience. activities normally acquired through 1 year of social science research OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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.

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