Posting date | 04/17/2024 |
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Closing date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Position Number | 1128837 |
Position Title | Director of Leadership Communications and Campaign Development |
Department this Position Reports to | Medical and Healthcare Advancement |
Hiring Range Minimum | $109,100 |
Hiring Range Maximum | $136,400 |
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 | Hybrid schedule as one or two days in the office (Office hours areM-F 8:00AM-5:00PM ) a month as a team, and otherwise as needed based on projects, deadlines. |
Location of Position | Lebanon, NH 35 Centerra Parkway |
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 | Reporting to the Executive Director for Strategic Engagement and working closely with the Chief Development Officer, this position is responsible for a range of leadership communications, articulation of campaign and priority fundraising initiatives, and stakeholder engagement efforts, forging and sustaining high-level relationships and communications among key institutional leaders and stakeholders (e.g. board members, executive leaders, donors, alumni, volunteers and friends). The position serves as counsel and strategic advisor, bringing together communications, project management, and relationship management strategies to advance a culture of philanthropy in support of Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. This work requires aptitude for independent thinking, superior writing ability, professional discretion, and demonstrated skill at navigating ambiguity. A collaborative spirit centered in a desire to partner across complex organizational structures is also required. |
Description | |
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp | Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience |
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
Skills & Knowledge * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop a range of compelling, concise messaging strategies tailored to the relevant audience. * Exceptional critical thinking ability, with a focus on independent work in environments requiring a high level of collaboration and discretion. * Deep knowledge of marketing and communications skills spanning a range of traditional and state-of the-art media. * Keen understanding of the importance of meaningful engagement as way to increase philanthropic support. * Experience working with/advising senior organizational leadership. * Ability to synthesize the requirements of multiple institutional partners into cohesive and compelling communications. * Demonstrated initiative and creative energy. * Well-developed management and organizational skills. * Sensitivity to the needs, attitudes and situations of donors and alumni. * Strategic and problem solving orientation, with demonstrated analytic and strategic planning skills. * Judgment to know when to act decisively and when to seek consensus, with the ability to respond accordingly. * Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across a complex organization, and to tolerate and address ambiguity appropriately. * Proven team builder committed to nurturing excellence in others. * Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and judgment. * Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to serving the needs of a diverse community. * Participates as a development team member in bringing a sense of humor and joy to their work and workplace. Experience * Ten years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, development, alumni relations, or the equivalent. * Evidence of management experience, preferably in a large complex organization. * Demonstrated ability to convene and lead collaborative teams. * Ability to work independently with senior leaders to advance project and programmatic objectives. * Comprehensive campaign experience desired. * Eight years of experience in communications planning, publications management, writing, and editing. Education * Bachelor's degree. |
Preferred Qualifications |
Experience * Experience in a fund-raising and/or academic medical center environment is highly desirable. * Experience in a health care or higher education environment desired. Education * Advanced degree preferred. |
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries | Michael Sarra |
Department Contact Phone Number | 603-646-5280 |
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title | Michael Sarra - Executive Director for Strategic Engagement |
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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? | Preferred, but not required |
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. |
Additional Instructions | |
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Description |
Campaign Development * In conjunction with the Chief Development Officer, Executive Director, and senior leaders across Medical and Healthcare Advancement and the institutions we support, develop strategies to advance and implement focused fundraising/campaign initiatives of transformational impact. * Partner with leadership to identify and advance processes for advancing focused fundraising initiatives spanning the Medical and Healthcare Advancement office. * Identify, curate, and disseminate regular reporting of key performance indicators among Medical and Healthcare Advancement and organizational leadership. * Provide oversight for and hands-on execution of project management and accountabilities across campaign initiatives. * Serve as a key point of contact to campaign counsel. * Oversee the work of freelance/contract professionals and vendors as needed. * Represent the Medical and Healthcare Advancement office in a variety of system working groups and project teams related to communications, and constituent engagement. |
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Percentage Of Time | 40 |
Description | Leadership Communications
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Percentage Of Time | 60 |
-- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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-- | Performs other duties as assigned. |