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Senior Academic Guide

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Location: Durham
Position Type: Full-time
Closing Date: March 22, 2022

Job Summary: This position is responsible for enhancing undergraduate education at Duke by developing innovative programming for the residential quads. This position provides leadership in the creation of evidence-based, holistic approaches that support students’ academic and emotional well-being and build resilience. In collaboration with the quad team and faculty fellow, the Academic Guide designs and implements enriching services that cultivate academic excellence, stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage emotional health, and foster life-long learning.

The Academic Guide Program sits within the Office of Undergraduate Education at Duke University and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic and organizational excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal, and who meet the qualifications for this position, are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree is required. Must maintain a flexible schedule to be accessible to students in the residence halls outside regular business hours.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Office of Undergraduate Education. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Preferred experience:
A Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of experience providing academic support, advising, teaching or related engagement with students in a higher education setting.
Fluency with desktop applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data management systems.
An understanding of student cognitive, social, and emotional development and learning strategies at the post-secondary level.
Facility with digital outreach including social media and website maintenance.
Strong oral, written, and intercultural communication skills.
Incorporates an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into work responsibilities and processes.
Experience working directly with and elevating the ideas of people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all backgrounds.

To apply, submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your qualifications, a CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references by Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (see link above).