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Policy and Communications Director

Employer
Dartmouth College
Location
New Hampshire, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 5, 2022

Job Details


Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

07/27/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128190

Position Title

Policy and Communications Director

Department this Position Reports to

Government

Hiring Range Minimum

$43,700

Hiring Range Maximum

$54,600

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755
Work will be performed remotely.

Remote Work Eligibility?

Remote eligible

Is this a term position?

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

12

Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

Position Purpose

To lead the policy output of the lab and to liaise with community partners to develop research partnerships. To oversee all media engagement and our online presence. To prepare citizen-accessible white papers of academic work. To develop, maintain and expand practitioner networks. To coordinate engagement between research staff and practitioners. To translate research into policy impact. To keep the lab informed on trends in the broader polarization research space.

Description

This position runs policy and communications for the lab.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Experience working in an academic or research setting, training in modern research methods, and familiarity with causal inference.
  • Experience working with non-profits and community organization.
  • Strongly motivated and self-directed.
  • Understanding research methods and statistics.
  • Strong writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Education
  • MA or PhD
Experience
  • Experience with academic publications.
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Sean Westwood, Associate Professor

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/64224

Key Accountabilities

Description
  • Draft press releases
  • Assist with the creation of academic articles
  • Draft op-eds
  • Perform copyediting
Percentage Of Time

25%

Description
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders, partners, practitioners, and the media.
Percentage Of Time

20%

Description
  • Draft white papers and policy recommendations based on academic research.
  • Translate research into policy impact.
Percentage Of Time

20%

Description
  • Build and maintain relationships, as well as initiate new partnerships, with a broad range of constituents, including academics, government officials, and nonprofit organizations.
Percentage Of Time

10%

Description
  • Organize collaborations with practitioners.
  • Develop our network of non-profits.
Percentage Of Time

10%

Description
  • Follow relevant research to keep research staff informed on trends in the broader policy space.
Percentage Of Time

10%

Description
  • Organize, oversee, and facilitate annual meeting and research seminars.
Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Writing Portfolio
Optional Documents

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