Associate Director
Dartmouth College

Job Info

---

Posting date:

02/26/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1012300

Position Title:

Associate Director

Department this Position Reports to:

Dartmouth Center for Social Impact

Hiring Range Minimum:

$84,500

Hiring Range Maximum:

$105,600

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:

Evening and weekend hours are required for scheduled initiatives. Occasional domestic travel required.

Location of Position:

Hanover, 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:

The Associate Director works strategically to advance community-engaged scholarship, teaching and learning at Dartmouth and will oversee a portfolio of work focused on creating community-driven experiential learning programming that delivers measurable impact for students, faculty, and the communities in which Dartmouth works. This role involves oversight and advancement of the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact's (DCSI) curricular community-based learning programs, educational access and equity initiatives, immersion trips, and mentoring opportunities throughout the Upper Valley. This Associate Director will be a candidate with deep commitment to, and knowledge of, academia and the social sector.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Seven (7) + year's work experience working in community-based experiential education, the social sector, and or higher education.
• Exceptional teaching and facilitation skills and the ability to excite, inspire, engage, and manage undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders (students, community partners, staff, etc.).
• Deeply collaborative ability. Ability to listen to and understand needs from diverse constituencies and to identify the win/win opportunities for all involved.
• Supervision and team management success.
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal and collaborative abilities; demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent project management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Celebration of and commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with experience communicating across multiple stakeholder groups (faculty, community partners, students, parents, administrators, etc.).
• Excellent computer application skills (Word, Excel, database management, etc.).
• Evening and weekend hours are required for scheduled initiatives. Occasional travel also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD Degree.
• Experience in the social sector and/or working with community partners and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience working with faculty or as a faculty member is preferable.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Tracy Dustin-Eichler

Department Contact Phone Number:

tracy.l.dustin-eichler@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Tracy Dustin-Eichler, Director of Center for Social Impact

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Tracy.L.Dustin-Eichler@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?:

Yes

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

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72615

Description:

Educational program strategy and management:

• Develops and implements strategic plans for social impact educational programming, encompassing curriculum development, faculty partnerships, community collaborations, and cross-sector engagements.
• Oversees the infrastructure and processes related to portfolio management, including budgeting, logistics, risk management, and assessment.
• Manages and administers workflows for the team, providing supervision and guidance to both professional and student employees.

Percentage Of Time:

50

Description:

Student Advising and Training:

• Advises students within specific programs, offering guidance on academic and career paths related to social impact.
• Designs and delivers workshops and training sessions as part of DCSI's program offerings.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Description:

Alumni and Campus Liaison:

• Collaborates with the director to cultivate and manage relationships with alumni, faculty, and community partners, aligning efforts with programming and DCSI goals.
• Serves as an ambassador for the Center, fostering a positive image both on and off campus through active engagement and relationship-building.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Description:

Strategy and Priorities:

• Collaborates with the director to establish strategic priorities and align them with DCSI and institutional missions.
• Plays a key role in ensuring that programming activities are in sync with the Center's mission and learning objectives.
• Contributes as a valuable member of the leadership team, actively shaping the direction and focus of the Center.

Percentage Of Time:

20

--:

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

--:

Performs other duties as assigned.

This job has expired.