Administrative Intern CCFP, Sanford School of Public Policy

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. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Administrative Intern, you'll join a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team on the Baby's First Years study-a groundbreaking project exploring how unconditional cash transfers shape child development, family well-being, and economic behavior.

Be Bold.

What You'll Do:

Data Preparation & Management - 40%

- Support cleaning, organizing, and managing datasets for the sixth-year follow-up and longitudinal data from years one through six.

Data Analysis Support - 25%

- Assist with quantitative analyses by preparing datasets, running basic statistical procedures, and generating tables and summaries.

Research & Manuscript Support - 15%

- Contribute to manuscript revisions, prepare tables and figures, and assist with journal submissions.

Study Preparation & Coordination - 10%

- Support analytical and logistical planning for the eighth-year follow-up data collection.

Administrative & Project Support - 10%

- Provide administrative coordination, documentation, and general support to project investigators.

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor's degree providing strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

- No prior professional experience required; equivalent combinations may be considered.

- Preferred: Coursework in psychology, public policy, economics, sociology, or related fields.

- Familiarity with Excel, R, Stata, SPSS, and/or survey/longitudinal data.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

- Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Professionalism and ability to handle confidential data.

Choose Duke.

Step into a place where your curiosity is welcomed, your ideas matter, and your work creates real impact. At Duke, you won't just support research-you'll help accelerate it. Join a nationally recognized institution where bold thinkers push boundaries, collaborate across disciplines, and work with purpose. This is a community that invests in you, champions your growth, and gives you room to explore what drives you.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.