Position Details

Posting date

01/14/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1012167

Position Title

Associate Director, Dartmouth for Life

Department this Position Reports to

Dartmouth for Life

Hiring Range Minimum

$68,500

Hiring Range Maximum

$85,600

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Some evening and weekends may be required for special events.

Location of Position

Department is open to fully remote schedule with person coming to Hanover periodically for team building and events.

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Associate Director will support the goals and mission of Alumni Relations and the College by successfully maintaining and expanding existing career focused platforms, programming, and content directed towards our diverse alumni body. The role includes substantial collaboration across Alumni Relations on joint programming and content for key audiences. Building on the progress made during the pandemic, he/she/they will play a key strategic role in the future growth of digital and self-serve programming that better connect alumni with each other.

Description

Department is open to fully remote schedule with person coming to Hanover periodically for team building and events.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.
* Four years of relevant experience in event, program delivery and management, and/or career service field.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated creative planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated technical literacy with aptitude for learning new systems; ability to manipulate and analyze data.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and be flexible.
* Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with marketing and creative problem-solving.
* Ability to be perceptive and responsive to direction set forth from leadership.
* Ability to apply strategic planning principals and employee management.
* Ability to motivate, support, and work effectively with alumni, students, volunteers, groups and individuals.
* Ability to demonstrate empathy.
* Demonstrated ability to be proactive with ability to organize own work, coordinate projects with others, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Familiarity and/or direct experience with Alumni Relations profession or higher education desirable.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Lesa Knapp, Director of Advancement Business Operations

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Ray Garcia

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

In accordance with federal requirements and guidance, all Dartmouth College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive a qualifying medical or religious exemption from vaccination. Every offer of employment made is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID -19 or the receipt of an approved exemption. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61258

Key Accountabilities

Description

* Develops and executes best-in-class programming for alumni that provides career support, professional development, and better access to career opportunities.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

* Oversees the implementation of live and virtual events in support of Alumni Relations/Dartmouth for Life strategic priorities.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

* In partnership with the Director, leads the implementation and growth of Dartmouth Connect, Dartmouth’s online platform for alumni career support, job opportunities, and mentorship.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

* Develops strategic communication plans and marketing initiatives for programs and events; oversees their implementation in collaboration with Dartmouth for Life colleagues, the Dartmouth Advancement Communications team, and external vendors.

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

* Works collaboratively to manage teams and projects that may include other staff members from across Advancement, Alumni Relations, student workers, and alumni volunteers.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

* Evaluates alumni participation and demographic information to produce metrics to determine success and effectiveness of programs and services. Measures and tracks other content and programming on campus that may add value to alumni. Conducts research to assess best practices of content execution and delivery at peer institutions and other non-profits. Working closely with the Director, provides management support to the team and participates in the development and execution of operating plans, budget management, evaluation of services, and streamlines operations by effectively using existing and new technologies.

Percentage Of Time

15%

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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. – 5%
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1