Executive Director, Duke Technology Scholars Program

DTech Executive Director

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director, Duke Technology Scholars Program (DTech)

DTech is a comprehensive Duke University program supporting the next generation of leaders who will bring increased innovation to the tech industry. The program centers around the idea that relationships, mentorship, and hands-on experience make the difference in recruiting and retaining such individuals in technology fields.

DTech supports over 500 undergraduate students at Duke and 600 alumni in the early stages of their careers. Since the program was started in 2016, the percentage of Duke graduates with technical degrees who identify as women has increased significantly. We are looking for an Executive Director to build on this porgress and lead DTech into the future.

DTech is a partnership between Duke's Office of Information Technology (OIT), Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, and Pratt School of Engineering.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advance DTech's mission by driving a compelling vision and strategy in conjunction with OIT, Trinity College of Arts & Science and Pratt School of Engineering leadership

• Manage operations for all DTech programs, including:

• The Member Program which provides undergraduates members year-round community, career guidance, help gaining finding internships and early career positions, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and academic support

• The DTech Scholars Program which supports students doing technical summer internships by providing professional development events and training, mentorship, community activities, and coaching for students doing technical internships

• The Alumni Program which provides professional and personal support to help DTech Alumni achieve their goals in the early stages of their careers

• Provide leadership to DTech staff, defining roles, coordinating team activities, investing in the development of team members, and hiring as needed

• Oversee program finances

• Build and sustain the network of individuals and companies who support DTech through activities such as offering internships, serving as mentors, leading workshops, and hosting events

• Work collaboratively with Duke University partners including faculty and staff, the Alumni Association, the Career Center, and Duke Development teams

• Provide direct coaching and support to students and alumni

• Identify, evaluate and pursue new opportunities to further increase DTech's impact, which may include expanding support for students in engineering, math and statistics; enhancing the Alumni Program; investigating new opportunities for philanthropic support

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience & Education

Required:

• BA or BS degree, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• At least five years of experience in a relevant role

• Previous supervisory experience managing a student-focused program or similar initiative

Preferred

• Experience working in a technical role or overseeing people in technical roles

• Experience managing technical recruitment programs

• Masters or PhD degree in a field relevant to DTech

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to think strategically, cast a compelling vision, and implement tactically

• Execution skills for creating detailed plans and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Leadership skills that cultivate a robust team culture, empowering team members to flourish and achieve program goals

• Capacity to build effective relationships with students, alumni and a wide range of DTech supporters both within and outside of Duke

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of companies, industry trends and careers in the technology ecosystem

BENEFITS

Duke's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, educational assistance, and support for professional development and training. Employees of Duke University also enjoy numerous discounted services such as health club memberships, movie tickets, and cell phone services.

ENVIRONMENT

The Office of Information Technology manages Duke's central technology infrastructure and provides services and applications to support the educational and research missions of the institution, as well as the university's business functions.

OIT is a member of Educause, IVY Plus, Commons Solutions Group (CSG) and has representation at many of the leading technology consortiums that are driving the future growth and use of technology.

Duke has been named as a best place to work by several publications and organizations, including Carolina Parent, Computerworld, The Scientist, and the American Association of Retired Persons, among others. The organizations recognizing Duke represent a diverse range of interests, from family-friendly and preventive health to the needs of IT professionals and academic researchers.

https://hr.duke.edu/careers/about-duke-durham/duke-recognized-best-employer

Inclusion and Diversity are at the very heart of innovation. We believe workplace success depends heavily on a vibrantly diverse and inclusive culture. Transformational thinking and creativity are fundamental traits needed to create and deploy world-changing technology that stems from a rich culture acquiescent to all differences. OIT fully embraces and promotes Duke's commitment to the principles of Diversity and Inclusion.

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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