Development Coordinator

Dartmouth College

Lebanon, Northern (NH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 59,000 - 61,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Dartmouth College in Lebanon, NH, is seeking an experienced administrator to support frontline fundraisers and manage class fundraising efforts. You will work on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of top Dartmouth College Fund prospects to maximize unrestricted, current-use dollars.

The role provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program, with opportunities to gain experience in class fundraising.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience in a complex college or university development operation; or the equivalent.
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, including ability to prioritize and respond to multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; database management software; comfort with learning new software as needed.
Strong skills in project management, presentations, writing, and proofreading.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changes in priorities and schedules.
Integrity with discretion and confidentiality with donor-related matters.

Responsibilities

Assists fundraisers with solicitation assignments and manages complex database programs in daily operations.
Coordinates creative design and marketing for newsletters, solicitations, and other mailings.
Assists officers and volunteers in closing open pledges by fiscal year end through phone outreach, emails, or correspondence.
Coordinates and processes alumni gifts and pledge cards, and researches and communicates necessary gift corrections with alumni.
Attends various events and meetings to provide support and leads conference calls with volunteers when staff are unavailable.
Coordinates travel for self and officers with post‑trip follow‑up and expense processing.
Provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program alongside the Assistant Director.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Writing and proofreading

Customer service orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Database management software

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 08/13/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0643600

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum $28.53

Hiring Range Maximum $29.50

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location of Position Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Provides administrative support to frontline fundraisers on the new alumni team while assisting in the management of class fundraising with an emphasis on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of top Dartmouth College Fund prospects to raise the maximum amount of unrestricted, current-use dollars for Dartmouth College. Provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program, with opportunities to gain experience supporting individual class fundraising as capacity and departmental needs allow.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of experience in a complex college or university development operation; or the equivalent
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, including ability to prioritize and respond appropriately to multiple projects and deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Sound judgment and strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact with a diverse group of people internal and external to Dartmouth College, including volunteers and prospective donors
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; database management software; comfort with learning new software as needed
Strong skills in project management, presentations, writing, and proofreading
Strong attention to detail with the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changes in priorities and schedules
Integrity with discretion and confidentiality with donor-related matters

Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with computer networks and systems (e.g. Advance)
Ability to interpret Dartmouth policies and procedures and work in a large institutional setting

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

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.

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

Job Responsibilities

Assists fundraisers with solicitation assignments and manages complex database programs in daily operations to organize, extract, and synthesize data for timely and accurate reporting and content creation supporting the tracking and assessment of volunteer and solicitation work. Coordinates creative design and marketing for newsletters, solicitations, and other mailings. Assists officers and volunteers in closing open pledges by fiscal year end through phone outreach, emails, or correspondence. Coordinates and processes alumni gifts and pledge cards, and researches and communicates necessary gift corrections with alumni. Attends various events and meetings to provide support and leads conference calls with volunteers when Dartmouth College Fund staff are unavailable. Coordinates travel for self and officers with post‑trip follow‑up and expense processing. Provides essential strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program alongside the Assistant Director.

Percentage Of Time 40

Provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program, with opportunities to gain experience supporting individual class fundraising as capacity and departmental needs allow. In close partnership with class leadership, sets and negotiates class performance goals, reviews goal progress, and implements strategies to ensure success in meeting goals that lead to solicitations and gift commitments. Analyzes solicitation of prospects for effectiveness.

Percentage Of Time 30

Percentage Of Time 25

Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 5%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

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