Enrollment Management Fellow, Office of Strategic Enrollment Management

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.

Be You.

The Office of Strategic Enrollment Management is looking for an Enrollment Management Fellow to join our team. In this two-year, grant-funded, full-time fellowship, you will take on a meaningful, progressively expanding role in advancing Duke's strategic priorities related to transfer pathways, community college partnerships, and regional enrollment pipelines - with particular emphasis on the Duke-Durham Technical Community College (Durham Tech) pathway.

You will gain hands-on experience in strategic enrollment planning, cross-institutional partnership development, and access-oriented student success strategy through structured mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and increasing levels of responsibility over the two-year term. This opportunity is designed for an early-career higher education professional eager to grow, lead, and make a tangible impact on access and student success at a leading research university.

Minimum Requirements:

• Generally requires a Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Education, Public Policy, Student Affairs, or related field preferred.

• Require a minimum of one year of professional experience in higher education, nonprofit education, K-12 partnerships, student success initiatives, enrollment-related roles, or a related field OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated interest in educational access, transfer pathways, enrollment strategy, or community partnership development.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams or organizations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for academic and professional audiences.
• Commitment to educational access, equity, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience working with community colleges, transfer students, or pathway programs.
• Familiarity with academic advising, admissions, or enrollment operations.
• Experience supporting events, programs, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Other Requirements:

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

Essential Job Duties

Fellowship Structure & Professional Development

• Be paired with a senior SEM leader who will serve as primary mentor throughout the two-year appointment.
• Participate in regular one-on-one mentorship meetings focused on leadership development, strategic thinking, and career trajectory.
• Attend SEM planning meetings and selected institutional leadership convenings to build systems-level understanding of enrollment strategy.
• Receive support for professional development, including conference participation and engagement with national transfer and access initiatives.
• Present a capstone reflection or strategic analysis project at the conclusion of the fellowship.

Primary Responsibilities

Year 1: Foundation & Collaborative Engagement

Strategic Partnership Support (45%)

• Collaborate with SEM leadership to coordinate Duke's partnership with Durham Technical Community College.
• Support planning and execution of pathway awareness events at Duke and Durham Tech.
• Assist in developing outreach strategies with Durham-area high schools to build awareness of transfer opportunities.

Academic & Institutional Collaboration (20%)

• Partner with SEM staff to engage faculty, academic deans, and advising leaders in pathway alignment conversations.
• Contribute to efforts supporting curricular alignment and academic transition planning for pathway students.

Program & Student Engagement (20%)

• Support coordination of summer academic and research experiences for Durham Tech students.
• Assist in advising and supporting a Duke undergraduate student organization focused on college access and outreach.

Assessment & Strategic Enrollment Exposure (15%)

• Track participation and engagement data related to pathway initiatives.
• Contribute to summary reports and grant-related deliverables.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, and Student Affairs to understand coordinated enrollment strategy.

Year 2: Leadership & Initiative Ownership

Building on Year 1 experience, the Fellow will:

• Lead defined components of the Duke-Durham Tech partnership with increasing autonomy.
• Facilitate cross-campus working groups or pathway-related convenings.
• Present updates and strategic recommendations to SEM leadership.
• Contribute to the development of outreach messaging and strategic documentation.
• Manage selected external-facing partnership initiatives in coordination with senior leadership.

Choose Duke.

The Office of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) leads Duke's efforts to recruit, enroll, and support a diverse and talented student body. By joining SEM, you will become part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to educational access, partnership development, and institutional excellence.

As an Enrollment Management Fellow, you will work across campus and with community partners to contribute to high-impact initiatives shaping transfer pathways, regional enrollment ecosystems, and student success strategies. This is a fully grant-funded, two-year appointment. Some evening or weekend participation in pathway-related events may be required.

Job Code: 00002248 STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER

Job Level: 11

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, (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.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

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