Assistant Director

M-F 8-5

Lebanon, NH

The assistant director is responsible for working to advance Dartmouth's fundraising efforts by fostering a culture of donor-focused stewardship and engagement activities among various stakeholders. This role will involve collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to coordinate and respond to communications. Additionally, this position will provide administrative support for key stakeholders in the planning and execution of cross-departmental special projects and activities, including travel and calendar management support.

* Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience

* 4-5 years of project management experience in a complex college, university, or other organization is desirable

* Project management experience with multiple simultaneous projects of varying complexity

* Superior organizational, planning, and project management skills

* Able to successfully manage a high-volume workload and competing priorities

* Familiarity with and comfort with learning new software systems

* Able to think strategically and operationally

* Strong attention to detail and able to function independently with minimal oversight

* Acts proactively; takes initiative

* Excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing)

* Able to think strategically and operationally

* Collaborative team player who will pitch in when and where needed to get the job done; excellent interpersonal skills

* High tolerance for ambiguity and changing priorities; flexible

* Ability to work with and to gain the respect of College officers, Development colleagues, faculty, and high-level prospect donors

* Ability to apply the guiding principles of Development

* Commitment to fostering respectful communication and collaboration within a diverse community

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.

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.

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Serve as primary point of contact for the Vice President's office, facilitating relationships with a variety of key stakeholders, including prospects, donors, and institutional partners. Provides comprehensive travel and calendar management support to Vice President and other key staff in daily operations. Manage and track correspondence from alumni, parents, vendors, and campus partners gathering relevant background information as needed. Exercise independent judgment in responding to inquiries, representing the Vice President and others and collaborating with other Advancement team members when appropriate.

Collaborate effectively and professionally with leadership across various divisions and key stakeholders within Advancement to address matters requiring the Vice President's attention. Communicate key issues and time-sensitive information to the Vice President, while proactively identifying problems and bringing them to the relevant team members' attention.

Support the planning and execution of donor-focused stewardship and engagement activities in partnership with various teams. Assist in cross-organizational initiatives, communications, operations, and events, collaborating with colleagues in different departments to implement strategies for recognition, appreciation, and impactful communications for prospects. Facilitate consistent and timely stewardship efforts by campus partners.

Manage and streamline projects, processes, and initiatives to support a structured program across teams. Conduct research, organize, analyze, and summarize data for reports and presentations, monitor progress toward goals, and implement strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Serve as a resource to enhance Advancement's relationships with various stakeholders.

Assist with the maintenance of technological platforms and annual processes to support team management and success. Contribute to research projects and prepare briefing materials relevant to the work of various teams.

Develop and design presentations for meetings and events involving various teams, synthesizing complex information for diverse audiences. Collaborate with Development staff to gather feedback on desired programs and services. Cultivate effective relationships with Development, communications, and campus partners and support the tracking of relevant data for Board of Advisors and meeting preparations.

Manage departmental budgets for multiple teams, working closely with financial operations to process transactions, conduct quarterly reporting, and prepare year-end projections.