Office Clerk

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 270544

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: May 28, 2026

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You.

At Duke, we value the essential contributions that keep our offices and operations running smoothly. As part of our administrative support community, you will play a key role in supporting daily office functions through reliable, detail-oriented clerical work while engaging with colleagues, visitors, and stakeholders in a professional and welcoming manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles to perform routine clerical/office support duties normally acquired through a high school education.

Experience

None required above minimum education/training requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Be Bold.

You’ll bring consistency, accuracy, and organization to routine office operations by applying established systems and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Perform generally routine clerical duties, including operation of standard office machines.
• Verify written information against existing records and make basic arithmetical calculations.
• Tabulate and post data in record books, copy data, and assist in the compilation of records or reports.
• Inspect various records for completeness and accuracy; arrange and file a variety of materials.
• Open, sort, and route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Type material incidental to other duties.
• Answer telephones, make appointments within a prescribed schedule, and act as an office receptionist.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Choose Duke.

Duke offers a collaborative work environment where dependable administrative professionals are valued for the structure and support they provide. Join a workplace committed to excellence, respect, and service.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help support the daily operations that keep Duke moving forward.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. 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:

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, 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.

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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [email protected]; phone: 919-668-1267).

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh