Associate Director

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH invites applications for Associate Director of the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life. The role partners with the Director to develop and execute Institute programs, manage operations, budget, and reporting, and supports fundraising and community engagement.

The successful candidate will oversee events, collaborate with campus partners, and ensure strategic priorities are advanced while upholding a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, operations management, or related fields.
• Administrative experience in higher education.
• Coordinate complex events, manage logistics, and oversee budgets.
• Strong relationship builder with campus partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Interest in faculty research and staff professional growth.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and execution of Institute programming, events, speaker series, conferences, and community gatherings.
• Monitors KPIs and prepares reports to inform leadership decisions.
• Develops and manages the Institute’s budget with the Director and Provost relations.
• Serves as acting representative of the Institute in the Director’s absence.
• Partners with alumni relations and advancement to develop fundraising goals and strategies.
• Coordinates donor engagement through events, visits, and communications.
• Prepares stewardship reports and supports ongoing donor relationships with Advancement staff.

Skills

Five years experience

Administrative experience

Event coordination

Budget oversight

Relationship building

Communication skills

Faculty/staff engagement

Organization skills

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Posting date 05/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129299

Position Title Associate Director

Hiring Range Minimum $92,100

Hiring Range Maximum commensurate with experience.

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

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 Associate Director for the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life will serve as a critical thought partner for the Director in the development and execution of Institute programs and initiatives. They will also oversee operational activities of the Institute, working closely with the Assistant Director, Institute members, and other institutional partners. The Associate Director will manage budget, reporting, and stewardship responsibilities, preparing drafts for the Director, and will support fundraising and community engagement.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, operations management, or related fields.
• Administrative experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex events, manage logistics, and oversee budgets.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to build collaborative initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to inspire campus partners and Institute stakeholders.
• Appreciation for and interest in faculty research and staff professional growth.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous program leadership is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with alumni relations, fundraising, or donor stewardship practices.
• Experience tracking program metrics and preparing reports for leadership or stakeholders.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries [e-mail]

Department Contact Phone Number [e-mail]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kimberly Juanita Brown, Director, Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life

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.

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

• Supports the Director in advancing the Institute’s vision, goals, and strategic priorities, in collaboration with faculty and advisors.
• Advances the mission of the Institute through collaborations with campus centers, departments, community, and alumni organizations.

Percentage Of Time 30

Description

Operations Management and Oversight -

• Oversees planning and execution of Institute programming including events, speaker series, conferences, and community gatherings, ensuring effective outreach, logistics, staffing, and promotion.
• Monitors key performance indicators and prepares reports to inform leadership decisions.
• Develops and manages the Institute’s budget in alignment with strategic priorities, in coordination with the Director and the Office of the Provost.
• Serves as acting representative of the Institute in the Director’s absence.

Percentage Of Time 50

Description

Donor Relations and Stewardship -

• Partners with alumni relations and advancement to develop and implement fundraising goals and strategies.
• Coordinates donor engagement through events, visits, and communications; identifies alignment between donor interests and Institute initiatives, including opportunities for student-alumni interaction.
• Prepares stewardship reports and supports ongoing donor relationship-building in partnership with Advancement staff.

Percentage Of Time 20

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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
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
• Optional Documents
  • Additional Document #1

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