Project Directors

Project Directors for Duke Experiential Orientation experiences will lead community-building orientation projects that are the tapestry of Duke orientation. Projects will create an inclusive environment where new members of our community can build healthy relationships, learn about campus culture, and begin to acclimate to Duke. With the help of campus partners and the Office of New Student and Family Programs, Project Directors will facilitate these outcomes by co-designing a project schedule, developing and training a student staff, and leading the execution of their project. Each Project will have no more than two project directors, who will be expected to work collaboratively and equally.

Responsibilities of a Project Director: 

• Co-design a project schedule with Project Advisor & NSFP
• Serve on the Orientation Board, made up of each Project PDs, the Orientation Co-Chairs, and the Logistics Committee (meeting monthly + a Spring Retreat)
• Assist in the Orientation Leader (OL) recruitment and selection process, facilitated by NSFP
• Build team environment among the project’s OLs
• Co-Design project-specific OL training with Project Advisor
• As significant campus leaders, take part in the True North Leadership Training
• Support the required standardized training NSFP will provide to all student leaders (April & August)
• Be present and run point for the project with selected OLs (Aug)
• Manage the budget for the project and abide by the Cooperate Card responsibilities
• This is a December through December commitment