Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship - Military Veterans

Position Information

Posting date 10/02/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129014

Position Title Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship

Department this Position Reports to Vice President for Development Office

Hiring Range Minimum $65,000

Hiring Range Maximum $80,000

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
Monday through Friday 8 am -5pm. Flexibility in hours may be required in the execution of special event programming to partner with Assistant Director of External Engagement

Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Lebanon, 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
To advance Dartmouth's athletics fundraising and engagement efforts by fostering a culture of donor-focused stewardship and relationship building. To work closely with Advancement field staff, coaches, athletic administrators, and other colleagues to develop and monitor the implementation of a systematic, yet tailored approach to stewardship and engagement activities for donors, with the goal of demonstrating impact and coordination.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Bachelor's degree with 4-5 years of experience in development, alumni relations, communications, stewardship, donor relations, and engagement, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

* Talent to manage multiple projects and priorities

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with others

* Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment

* Strong project management skills

* Ability to apply a high degree of tact and sensitivity to daily activities

* Tolerance for ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications
* Three to five years of experience in development for higher education, athletics, or related field, preferably with experience in fundraising, donor relations or administration

* Strong writing skills

* Experience working with the most senior members, clients, and stakeholders of an organization

* Demonstrated successful work experience in a large and/or complex environment where collaboration with multiple stakeholders and flexibility were essential

* A creative and entrepreneurial spirit

* Technical literacy and comfort manipulating and analyzing complex data

* An understanding of Dartmouth's advancement systems

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lesa Knapp

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/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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

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