Position Purpose
The Associate Director provides critical administrative, analytical, strategic, and communications support to advance partnerships between the Advancement Office and campus partners. Working closely with the AVP of Advancement for Centers, Institutes, and Special Projects, this role supports cross-functional fundraising initiatives by developing and analyzing data and project information, coordinating pipeline and engagement efforts, and creating compelling communications materials. The Associate Director also facilitates faculty and leadership engagement through centers/institutes, supports board development and volunteer groups, and strengthens internal resources to help frontline fundraisers effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years of experience in fund-raising, stewardship, marketing, journalism, or related fields
- Adept at content strategy and creation; excellent written communication skills
- Experience in a complex college, university, or other organization is desirable
- 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
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; strong computer literacy
- 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
- Experience using SharePoint software; use of content management systems, technically savvy
- Demonstrated initiative and creative energy
- Ability to apply the guiding principles of Development
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-1317
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?
Preferred, but not required
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
Additional Instructions
This position is not visa sponsorship eligible.
