Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/16/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128115

Position Title

Program Manager for Advancement Events

Department this Position Reports to

Conferences and Events

Hiring Range Minimum

$48,300

Hiring Range Maximum

$60,300

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

Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Available nights and weekends for event oversight.


Location of Position

5 Allen Street
Hanover, NH 03755

*Hybrid work arrangement is available. Employee must be within commuting distance to the campus.

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Directors of Advancement Events, responds to specific division objectives by contributing to the strategic and tactical development of events and programs for the institution that connect alumni with each other and the College in support of the priorities of Advancement.

Description

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

* Demonstrated successful work experience in a large and complex environment where collaboration with multiple stakeholders and flexibility are essential.
* Demonstrated creative planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated mastery of logistical event management.
* Demonstrated ability to use data for reporting, event planning and execution.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service ethic.
* Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as relational databases.
* Ability to prioritize and manage details on multiple events concurrently and in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to be perceptive and responsive to direction set forth from Advancement leadership.


Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in non-profit fundraising and volunteer management, preferably in higher education.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Cindy Hodgdon Welch, Associate 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

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 may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63115

Key Accountabilities

Description

In collaboration with the Director, Associate Director, and other department and divisional colleagues, independently plans and executes high-profile events that accomplish specific Advancement objectives while maintaining high levels of attention to detail, accuracy, sensitivity, and a continuous focus on the purpose of those activities. Organizes event logistics for all event types including digital, hybrid and in-person events. Focus on delivery of digital events utilizing Zoom and/or other event or streaming platforms. Preparation for digital events includes creating technical sequence, gathering of communications collateral, fulfilling stakeholder requests, attending to program speaker needs, and managing data. Ensures digital tools and platforms are best utilized. Implements any tech updates and new products. Preparation for in-person events includes oversight of venue arrangements, catering, communications collateral, program speaker needs, and audio-visual. Promotes events through iModules and other software via e-mail communication and electronic distribution of final promotional material and invitations. Using Advance, compiles guest list, creates marketing segmentation, tracks, and records event participation. Performs analysis post event using yield metrics, After Action Review, and post event survey data to determine success and effectiveness of programming. Tracks and manages event-related costs.

Percentage Of Time

40

Description

Participates in daily event operations while working autonomously and as part of multiple teams. Communicates with a range of offices within Advancement and across campus while supporting effective working relationships, systems, and processes that are critical to departmental activities and responsibilities. Responds efficiently and accurately to requests from other offices and constituents for information.

Percentage Of Time

30

Description

Travels to perform site visits, meet with volunteers, donors, parents, and event hosts, and to staff and execute Advancement events and activities while professionally representing the College.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

10%

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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

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1