Deputy Director for the Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation job in Durham

At Duke, we value the power of individual identity, lived experiences, and the unique contributions each person brings. As the Deputy Director for the Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT Center), you will join a team dedicated to advancing racial justice, collective healing, and narrative change across Duke University, the Durham community, and beyond.

Be Bold.

This is an opportunity to shape transformative programs, drive strategic racial equity initiatives, and support community healing at scale. In this leadership role, you'll partner with campus stakeholders, community organizations, and national networks to foster empathy, equity, and unity.

What You'll Do

PROGRAM COORDINATION & ASSESSMENT (25%) &bull Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of TRHT Center programs. &bull Plan and manage logistics for events, retreats, and community dialogues. &bull Lead regular assessment of program outcomes and implement data-informed improvements.

TRAINING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (25%) &bull Design, implement, and lead training initiatives on Rx Racial Healing and related topics. &bull Create and deliver workshops, healing circles, seminars, and dialogues. &bull Build relationships with external facilitators and subject-matter experts. &bull Develop and support a trainers' network/community of practice.

COLLABORATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (15%) &bull Enhance awareness and participation in TRHT initiatives across Duke. &bull Serve as a liaison with local, regional, and national organizations. &bull Maintain relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and external partners.

STRATEGIC VISIONING & PLANNING (10%) &bull Collaborate with the Director and stakeholders on long-term TRHT strategy. &bull Identify new programming and partnership opportunities. &bull Integrate emerging racial justice and healing trends.

ADMINISTRATIVE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT (10%) &bull Support budget management for TRHT programs. &bull Track program milestones, deliverables, and documentation. &bull Assist with grants, funding applications, and reporting. &bull Contribute to writing and editing materials including articles, monographs, newsletters, and web content.

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS, INTERNS & VOLUNTEERS (10%) &bull Supervise and mentor students, interns, and volunteers. &bull Lead recruitment and onboarding for student and volunteer roles. &bull Provide leadership skill development and mentoring.

OTHER DUTIES (5%) &bull Travel as needed to represent TRHT in meetings, conferences, and presentations. &bull Perform other duties as assigned.

&bull Master's degree or equivalent experience in fields such as Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Studies, or Community Engagement. &bull Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, training, or racial justice work. &bull Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. &bull Strong organizational and project management abilities., * Knowledge of racial justice, community organizing, and social change practices.

• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Experience supervising students, interns, or volunteers.
• Familiarity with academic environments.
• Experience in program assessment and data-informed decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong professional network in racial justice and healing spaces.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence.
• Grant writing or fundraising experience.
• PHD, JD, or other doctoral degree in fields such as Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Studies, or Community Engagement

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 provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $77,898.00 to USD $124,598.00. 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 well as 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 retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Choose Duke. Duke is committed to creating a community where diversity thrives and every member feels respected, valued, and heard. We believe collaboration, creativity, and belonging drive our collective success. Ready to Make a Difference? Step into a role where your leadership can spark healing, support equity, and shape lasting change. Apply today with a cover letter, résumé, and references through the Duke University Careers portal. 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.