Program and Community Coordinator

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Program and Community Coordinator in Hanover, NH to aid the Office of Military and Veteran Support. This 0.5 FTE, 36-month term position supports program planning, outreach, and campus connections for Dartmouth's military-connected community.

The role emphasizes event coordination, student engagement, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance services and community across Dartmouth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing programs, events, projects, or other initiatives, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with college or university students or in a higher education environment, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate strong follow-through and reliability.
• Experience supporting community-building, student engagement, or outreach initiatives with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to recognize when students may benefit from additional support and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning and execution of Office of Military and Veteran Support programs, events, and community-building initiatives.
• Manages event logistics, including invitations, registration and RSVPs, space reservations, catering, communications, and coordination with campus and external partners.
• Supports orientation and transition programming for incoming military-connected students.
• Assists with the planning and execution of annual programs and traditions, including Veterans Day, Memorial Day, welcome events, and end-of-year celebrations.
• Coordinates and implements programming responsive to the interests and needs of Dartmouth's military-connected community, working closely with students and campus partners.

Job description

Position Information

• Position Title: Program and Community Coordinator
• Hiring Range Minimum: $48,800
• Hiring Range Maximum: $61,000
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Part time w/end date
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 20
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH Collis Student Center
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid
• Is this a term position?: Yes
• If yes, length of term in months.: 36
• Is this a grant funded position?: No

The Program and Community Coordinator for the Office of Military and Veteran Support assists the Director with planning, implementing, and improving programs, services, and support for Dartmouth's military-connected community. The Coordinator supports event planning, outreach and communications, student engagement, and administrative and project coordination. The Coordinator also serves as an accessible point of connection for students, helping connect them with campus resources and opportunities while fostering community across Dartmouth. This is a 0.5 FTE, three-year term position.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing programs, events, projects, or other initiatives, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with college or university students or in a higher education environment, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate strong follow-through and reliability.
• Experience supporting community-building, student engagement, or outreach initiatives with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to recognize when students may benefit from additional support and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military service or experience working with veterans, service members, military families, or military-connected communities.
• Familiarity with military and veteran culture and the experiences of military-connected students.
• Familiarity with VA, Department of Defense, and other resources available to service members, veterans, and their families.
• Experience providing administrative or operational support in a higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex organization.
• Experience collecting and assessing program data, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments, offices, or external partners.
• Experience with communications, outreach, or maintaining digital content and resources.

Recruitment Contact

Jonathan Kulp

603-646-6110

Morgan Ogreen, Director, Office of Military and Veteran Support at Dartmouth

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.

Driving Requirement

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 36-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

Program and Event Coordination

• Coordinates the planning and execution of Office of Military and Veteran Support programs, events, and community-building initiatives.
• Manages event logistics, including invitations, registration and RSVPs, space reservations, catering, communications, and coordination with campus and external partners.
• Supports orientation and transition programming for incoming military-connected students.
• Assists with the planning and execution of annual programs and traditions, including Veterans Day, Memorial Day, welcome events, and end-of-year celebrations.
• Coordinates and implements programming responsive to the interests and needs of Dartmouth's military-connected community, working closely with students and campus partners.

Percentage Of Time 45%

Office and Administrative Coordination

• Supports Office communications, contact lists, program tracking, assessment, and reporting.
• Assists the Director with special projects, committee work, outreach, and coordination with campus and external partners.
• Helps maintain Office resources and shared community spaces.

Percentage Of Time 35%

Student and Community Engagement

• Serves as a welcoming and accessible point of connection for undergraduate and graduate student veterans, ROTC cadets, and other military-connected students.
• Provides responsive support to students as needed, helping connect them with resources, opportunities, the Director, and appropriate campus offices.
• Supports student organizations and assists with the coordination and implementation of student-led programs and initiatives within the military-connected community.
• Helps foster connections among military-connected students and across Dartmouth's schools, programs, and broader community.
• Assists with outreach to students, alumni, campus partners, and local veteran and military organizations.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Other Duties

• 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.