DUKE UNIVERSITY:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD) in a field related to energy, natural resources, or the environment is required.
• Nationally/internationally recognized leadership in energy, environment, and sustainability with demonstrated experience in engaging diverse stakeholders.
• At least 10 years of experience at the intersection of research and engagement, with a proven track record in leadership roles within applied research settings.
• Experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic organizational environment effectively.

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.

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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 essentialjob 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The DRES will lead strategic planning and implementation to effectively integrate research and engagement activity across the Institute, aiming to elevate its profile and influence. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively working with program directors to support and promote their efforts to cultivate strategic partnerships that generate research funding and collaboration opportunities.
• Developing cross-program strategies to identify opportunities for building new projects and initiatives that draw on the expertise of multiple programs.
• Chairing team meetings and strategic sessions to foster collaboration and innovation across programs.
• Working with the Institute’s development team to identify and manage cross-program development opportunities and working with program directors to identify development

opportunities between programs and non-Institute partners that may need additional support.

• Ensuring that research and engagement initiatives uphold the principles of the Institute’s strategic plan for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Coordinating and helping to prioritize strategic investments for central funding decisions by the Institute Director.
• Working with and as a liaison to the Institute’s operations director to address high level functional needs in administration, financial reporting, and human resources.
• Advising Director on broader resource and capacity needs across the Institute.
• Serving on the Institute’s senior management team.
• Representing the institute at key meetings, events and fora within the University to enhance visibility and expand partnerships.
• Facilitate engagement with university faculty and staff outside the Nicholas Institute, external stakeholders, and policymakers, including ongoing development of Nicholas Institute working groups. Identify new opportunities to involve Duke students and faculty in the program.
• Serve as a point of contact for foundation program officers and, as applicable, other external stakeholders, such as representatives from non-profits, corporations and corporate philanthropies. Respond to requests for information, including legislative drafting, from government officials.
• Work with program directors and research teams, faculty and stakeholders, and Institute events teams to ensure meetings, workshops, conferences, and events are strategically effective, well planned and conducted.
• Determine fiscal requirements for program area success and prepare budgetary recommendations.

Serving as an advocate for the Institute’s programs, and in concert with Institute program directors,
represent the Institute through travel to meetings, conferences, and donor solicitations. Attend Institute staff and directors meetings, and serve as a liaison for research programs to the Institute Director,
Director of Operations and Planning, and key stakeholders. Ideally, the DRES will be a subject matter expert in one of the key domain areas of the Nicholas Institute. This full-time position allows for up to 20% of time dedicated to professional research interests, leveraging collaborative opportunities within the Institute, Duke University, and external partners. Candidates with
relevant expertise from outside the Nicholas Institute or Duke University are encouraged to apply, bringing complementary knowledge to areas of focus within the Institute.

DUKE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES AN ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION AS USD $0.00 TO USD $0.00. DUKE UNIVERSITY CONSIDERS FACTORS SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE 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