Position Information
| Posting date |
01/21/2026 |
| Closing date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Position Number |
1012263 |
| Position Title |
Assistant Director |
| Hiring Range Minimum |
$85,000 |
| Hiring Range Maximum |
$106,200 |
| Union Type |
Not a Union Position |
| 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 |
Evening and weekend hours may be required for scheduled initiatives. Domestic and international travel required as well. |
| Location of Position |
Hanover, NH |
| Remote Work Eligibility? |
Onsite only |
| Is this a term position? |
No |
| If yes, length of term in months. |
NA |
| Is this a grant funded position? |
No |
| Position Purpose |
The
Assistant Director will oversee the Center's community-based experiential education initiatives focused on developing the next generation of social impact leaders. This role involves serving as a member of the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact's (
DCSI) strategic leadership team; management of the Center's internship, social impact career, and leadership development programs; and leadership of Center-wide communications. This position requires a candidate with deep commitment to, and knowledge of, the social sector, a collaborative work style, communications experience or a willingness to learn, excellent execution and program oversight skills, and the capacity to serve as an inspiring role model and mentor to Dartmouth students. |
| Description |
The Dartmouth Center for Social Impact seeks an individual with a passion for social impact, an ability to collaborate across various stakeholder groups, and the desire to create best in class programming to serve as Assistant Director for the Social Sector Leadership initiatives. |
| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp |
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
- Seven (7)+ year's work experience in the social sector and higher education.
- Demonstrated expertise in the social sector.
- Previous experience with communications to a variety of stakeholders, including social media, or willingness to learn.
- Supervision and team management success.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Exceptional teaching and facilitation skills and the ability to excite, inspire, engage and manage undergraduate students and student groups.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with experience communicating across multiple stakeholder groups (faculty, community partners, students, parents, administrators, etc.)
- Experience with event coordination and project oversight.
- Proficient with computer applications (Word, Excel, database management, etc.).
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's Degree
- Knowledge of community-driven experiential learning and the best practices therein.
- Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate relationships with different stakeholders (students, community partners, staff, etc.).
- Strong self-awareness, interpersonal and collaborative abilities; demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries |
Tracy Dustin-Eichler |
| Department Contact Phone Number |
603-646-0411 |
| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title |
Tracy Dustin-Eichler, Director of the Center for Social Impact |
| Department Contact's Phone Number |
603-646-0411 |
| Equal Opportunity Employer |
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all. |
| 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, conduct review, 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. |
| Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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
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| Additional Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84420 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description |
Program Leadership: Directs a portfolio of social impact programming focused on social sector careers and leadership. This includes setting portfolio strategy and outcomes in alignment with Center goals, and overseeing the development of educational curriculum, community and cross-sector partnerships, budgets, logistics, risk management, and assessment. Manages and administers processes and workflows for portfolio's team and supervises professional and student employees. |
| Percentage Of Time |
40 |
| Description |
External relations/ Marketing/Communications: Directs
DCSI communications strategy across various platforms and stakeholders. Sets strategy in consultation with leadership team, creates plans for implementation, and supervises content creation and execution. |
| Percentage Of Time |
30 |
| Description |
Alumni and Campus Liaison: Assists the director in developing and stewarding relationships with alumni and campus partners in support of Center objectives. Serves as Center liaison to two several program-centered alumni advisory boards. Serves as an ambassador of the Center both on and off campus. |
| Percentage Of Time |
15 |
| Description |
Center Leadership: As a member of the Center's leadership team, assists the director in setting Center strategy and priorities in alignment of
DCSI and institutional missions and helps ensure alignment of programming with Center mission and learning objectives. |
| Percentage Of Time |
10 |
| Description |
Student Advising and Training: Advises students within programs, provides advising to students seeking general social impact information, develops and executes workshops and trainings as part of DCSI's programming. |
| Percentage Of Time |
5 |
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
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