Guides & Schedules
DTS Biweekly Schedule
DTS employees should submit time cards by the due dates listed on this schedule.
Contact Information
Questions or comments? Please contact DTS at:
705 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27705
Tel: (919) 681-3132
Fax: (919) 684-2736
duketemp@duke.edu
Welcome! Duke Temporary Service (DTS) was created exclusively to serve the temporary staffing needs of Duke University and Duke University Health System. If you are interested in working in the progressive setting of Duke, please review the information below to find out more about DTS.
Apply for Temporary Employment
You can apply for temporary employment at Duke by submitting your resume at the Duke Careers website. There is no application fee.
After you apply with DTS, we will contact you if we need additional information or would like to schedule an interview for a possible job assignment. Duke Temporary Service accepts resumes from individuals with a wide variety of skills, education, and experiences. Please keep your resume updated.
DTS Employee Handbook
DTS employees can find out more information about benefits, pay, policies, and more in the DTS Employee Handbook.
Manager Information
DTS offers managers comprehensive staffing solutions, improved support, seamless service, and better rates. Find out more.
Hire a Temp
Requesting temporary staffing is easy. Just complete the online Job Order Request and submit.
About DTS
Duke Temporary Service (DTS), a department within the Office of Human Resources at Duke University, was established in 1978 to provide employment for Duke University and Duke University Health System. DTS fills clerical, technical, service, administrative, clinical, professional, scientific, and healthcare positions throughout Duke University and Duke University Health System in cases of work overload, sickness, vacation, staff vacancy or special projects. Read more.
Frequently Asked Questions
In an attempt to provide better assistance to prospective employees, DTS has developed a list of FAQ's. Should you require additional information, please give us a call at 919-681-3132.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying with DTS, you may apply from home and other locations by submitting your resume to the Duke Careers website.
Does DTS have a listing?
DTS does not have a job listing since assignments change on a daily basis.
What kind of jobs are available at DTS?
DTS fills clerical, technical, service, administrative, professional, clinical, scientific, and healthcare assignments at Duke University and Duke University Health System, Durham Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and outlying areas of Duke.
How long does a resume remain active?
Resumes should be updated every 90 days.
What happens after I submit my resume?
If your skills, education, and experience match any available current job assignments, you will be contacted for an interview.
How long do job assignments last?
Job assignments range from half days to indefinite periods of time. You cannot work more than 900 hours during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
Do temporary employees receive benefits?
DTS employees are eligible to receive holiday pay based on the number of hours worked. Holiday pay is earned if an employee works 400 hours in the 6 pay periods prior to the holiday.