Senior Communications and Events Manager - Military Veterans

Position Information

Posting date 10/09/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1128956

Position Title Senior Communications and Events Manager

Department this Position Reports to Division of Institutional Diversity and Equity

Hiring Range Minimum $76,700

Hiring Range Maximum $95,900

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
The Senior Communications and Events Manager can expect to regularly work on-site four days per week at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH, and will have the ability to build a hybrid schedule for 1-2 days of remote work per week as the events schedule allows. Flexibility will be required as the schedule varies for events and includes working some early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Parkhurst Building

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
The Senior Manager will collaborate with IDE leadership to enhance IDE's presence at Dartmouth, increase engagement with staff, faculty, students, alumni, and external partners, and position Dartmouth and IDE as leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and global engagement locally, nationally, and internationally. The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing core communications materials to promote all IDE events and will coordinate the implementation of an IDE communications strategy that includes a wide variety of compelling content. The position will be responsible for the design and logistics of multiple complex and wide-reaching marquee IDE events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Social Justice Awards, Inclusion Champions, and aspects of Global Inclusion events. Additionally, as the events lead for IDE , the Senior Manager will develop a strategy and oversee the execution of all Senior Vice President and Senior Diversity Officer ( SVP / SDO ) sponsored celebrations, receptions and luncheons.

Description

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

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing. event management, business administration or related field.
• 5-7 years combined experience working in communications, public relations, events management and/or marketing. Experience in higher education and/or non-profits organizations a plus.
• Demonstrates initiative and is results-driven, resourceful, and committed to excellence. Detail oriented at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to the shifting needs and priorities of a dynamic department within a complex organization.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion, adhering to deadlines, within budget, and with high quality.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing complex content based on target audience, with ability to provide context and/or reshape material.
• Proven experience organizing and managing a wide range of large, complex events.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated cultural awareness, and ability to build consensus among diverse groups of people.
• High-energy, positive, and entrepreneurial spirit, while goal oriented. Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with key event and communications technologies, including but not limited to Eventbrite, HubSpot, MailChimp, Canva, Word Press, Drupal, third-party email systems, and social media management systems.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Paula Kostiuk

Department Contact Phone Number Paula.M.Kostiuk@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Paula Kostiuk

Department Contact's Phone Number Paula.M.Kostiuk@dartmouth.edu

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