Dickey Center, Great Issues Post-Baccalaureate Fellow - Global Security

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College's Dickey Center invites applications for the Dickey Center Fellow - Global Security. This 12-month term post-baccalaureate fellowship engages with senior leaders on global security issues and supports research, events, and programming.

The fellow will assist with financial and administrative tasks, coordinate seminars and visits, and help prepare communications and reports. Onsite work in Hanover, NH is required, with occasional events and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in the Dartmouth community.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and global issues.
• Commitment to personal and departmental integrity, creativity, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required to attend special events and programs (some travel is required as well).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to highlight Dartmouth’s academic work in international security; connect to policy makers; develop greater links to the peace and security community on campus and off.
• Works with leadership to design and manage events, including international relations seminars, conferences and workshops, student programs and distinguished guest visits; provide support to visiting scholars, practitioners, and off-campus programming for students and faculty.
• Supports planning for the War & Peace Fellows’ student trips (to Washington, DC in March and internationally in December).
• Supports development and execution of the annual IGS Security Conference.
• Works on organizing and supporting IGS meetings and workshops. Drafts letters, emails, and minutes to variety of audiences. Acts as rapporteur and note-taker.
• Provides financial and administrative assistance.
• Assists with creating communications schedule, drafts email letters and notices to faculty and staff.
• Assists in preparing stewardship for donor relations.
• Tracks event and programming participation metrics and provides analysis on progress of initiative goals and activities.

Job description

Dickey Center, Great Issues Post-Baccalaureate Fellow - Global Security

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is a 12-month term position. 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

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Employment Category: Regular Full Time w/end date

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

Location: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Is this a term position: Yes

Length of term in months: 12

Is this a grant funded position: No

Position Purpose

Dickey Center Fellows work closely with senior leaders in the Dickey Center on specific projects, conduct research and analysis on key global and international issues, and serve as a primary resource for selected finance and administrative functions. The position assists the Dickey Center in engaging across the Dartmouth community, strengthening an international perspective, hosting events, and working on programs that address current issues of international peace and security. This is a one-year TERM position.

Description

• Deep experience in the Dartmouth community.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and global issues.
• Commitment to personal and departmental integrity, creativity, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required to attend special events and programs (some travel is required as well).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated writing/research skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management and visual representation of data (charts, graphs, etc.) and web development platforms.
• Experience coordinating on-campus events or working with academic and student support staff.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries [e-mail]

Department Contact Phone Number [e-mail]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Victoria Holt, Director, Dickey Center for International Understanding

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

This position is a 12-month term position. 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

• Provides support to: highlight Dartmouth’s academic work in international security; connect to policy makers; develop greater links to the peace and security community on campus and off.
• Works with leadership to: design and manage events, including international relations seminars, conferences and workshops, student programs and distinguished guest visits; provide support to visiting scholars, practitioners, and off-campus programming for students and faculty.
• Supports planning for the War & Peace Fellows’ student trips (to Washington, DC in March and internationally in December).
• Supports development and execution of the annual IGS Security Conference.
• Works on organizing and supporting IGS meetings and workshops. Drafts letters, emails, and minutes to variety of audiences. Acts as rapporteur and note-taker.
• Provides financial and administrative assistance.
• Assists with creating communications schedule, drafts email letters and notices to faculty and staff.
• Assists in preparing stewardship for donor relations.
• Tracks event and programming participation metrics and provides analysis on progress of initiative goals and activities.
• Advises on potential new topics to cover when considering planning for events, visitor invitations, etc.

Percentage Of Time: 75

Dickey Center – Director’s Special Projects in international peace and security

• Works with Director to support development of speaker series that highlights Great Issues and campus-based efforts to address key multidisciplinary challenges, including in international peace and security.
• Collaborates with senior leaders on year-long research and analysis process in support of great issues linked with programming. Support Dickey leadership and Dickey-affiliated faculty member to conduct research on key academic and policy-related issues. Support outreach to academic and policy community.
• Supports analysis of current issues and ways for Dickey Center to address, including writing and drafting materials.
• Provides significant input on conceptualizing, planning, and executing student outreach.
• Represents the Dickey Center in a variety of fora and meetings and provides meeting notes or minutes as needed.
• Works as a member of a team that coordinates institutional events including Board meetings, one-time events, and staffs events throughout the year.

Percentage Of Time: 25

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.