Position Purpose
The Senior Event Program Coordinator has responsibility for promoting inclusive excellence and belonging (IEB) initiatives across Geisel educational programs, including the medical doctor (MD) and Master’s degree programs. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) and works to ensure efficient and timely accomplishment of office functions. The candidate will successfully work with a wide variety of constituents in the medical school to assess programmatic needs that support inclusive excellence, belonging and community building across the medical doctor (MD) and Master’s degree programs.
Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule and evening/weekend work hours in order to meet deadlines in high-impact office setting.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 5 plus years of project management experience in a similar role, or relevant diversity or student affairs office environment in higher and/or medical education, including the training, development, coordination, and evaluation of complex work among a team of staff/and or students (may run concurrently).
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Exercise judgment and initiative.
- Interact positively with a diverse set of faculty, students, and personnel in a professional manner.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain and foster confidentiality.
- Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, and other computer software.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional computer applications.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
- Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate creative problem-solving with learners, faculty and staff within Geisel, our academic and clinical partners, and the community at large.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Social Justice, Multicultural or Diversity Studies or a related field of study.
- 3+ years planning large scale events.
- Experience working with diverse communities and/or pipeline programs.
- Experience managing and training others in structural, cultural, and other issues which can impact academic performance by students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
- Formal training in finance, project management, and/or organizational quality improvement.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lisa McBride, Ph.D
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5572
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lisa McBride, Ph.D, Associate Dean Div, Eqty, Inclusion, Ed Prgm
Department Contact's Phone Number
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?
Not an essential function
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