Dartmouth College
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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.
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Position Information Posting date 08/11/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1011246
Position Title Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Hiring Range Minimum $75,300
Hiring Range Maximum $90,000
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 thru Friday 8 am until 5 pm
Location of Position Hanover, NH Blunt Alumni Center
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 In support of Dartmouth’s Alumni Relations mission, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement plays a leadership role in managing alumni engagement strategies for 90,000+ alumni around the world. This position supports strategic volunteer partnerships and hands on leadership to alumni organizations (class, clubs, and groups). Works with volunteer leadership boards, volunteer groups, internal campus partners, ad hoc committees, and task forces and builds connections between alumni and Dartmouth. Works with internal stakeholders, operations and engagement strategy teams, campus partners and Advancement colleagues to ensure alignment of alumni engagement efforts with broader institutional goals and to support the multifaceted goals of alumni engagement.
Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
5+ years of advancement experience in a complex college or university development operation or the equivalent
Volunteer management experience, ability to lead through change, motivate and inspire volunteers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); demonstrated ability to influence diverse constituencies and lead meetings and trainings
Demonstrated initiative, creative energy, and ability to manage complex projects, events, and competing priorities
Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with strong planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
Aptness to prioritize a myriad of assignments such that deadlines and outcomes are ultimately met without constant supervision
Ability to articulate the purposes and programs of Dartmouth to individuals and groups
Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of colleagues
Collaborator who works well as part of multiple teams
Experience employing technology and data analytics to optimize volunteer engagement
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends
Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Cindy Hodgdon Welch
Phone 603-646-3925
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.
Employment Conditions 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.
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
Additional Instructions Hybrid preferred, but remote within a reasonable driving distance from Dartmouth considered based on experience.
Strategic Responsibilities
Participates in developing both long‑term and short‑term strategies for Dartmouth’s regional alumni engagement across domestic and international regions. Addresses complex, multifaceted challenges and opportunities while aligning strategic initiatives and engagement efforts with Dartmouth’s institutional goals and objectives, ensuring cross‑departmental coordination to achieve maximum impact and success. Identifies and proposes opportunities to expand alumni and volunteer engagement, leveraging data to inform decisions and efficiencies.
Performs work with minimal guidance managing special projects as assigned. Collaborates closely with the Alumni Experience and Operations teams to align shared goals and outcomes, through regular communication and joint efforts to deliver programs and strategies.
Tracks progress and measures the impact of engagement initiatives, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
Oversees a portfolio of regions and volunteers, providing guidance and support for long‑term success.
Collaborates with volunteers to maintain and enhance Dartmouth’s reputation and presence in key markets and creates sustainable volunteer structures in alumni organizations.
Implements in‑person and virtual programs (e.g., Dartmouth on Location, expert panels) and networking events.
Volunteer and Stakeholder Management
Trains, onboards, and manages alumni volunteers.
Manages a balanced alumni volunteer portfolio of volunteers including clubs, classes, interviewers, and groups.
Works with high‑level alumni volunteer groups, including Alumni Council Committees, DEDs, and volunteer leadership boards (such as CEC and COAEB).
Serves as a liaison to campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Student Life, Admissions, Community and Campus Life, Irving, the Hop) for regional and volunteer‑related efforts. Develops relationships with alumni leaders and campus partners to improve the understanding of Dartmouth held by alumni.
Communicates with alumni, volunteers, senior administration, and faculty to execute engagement strategies.
Oversees final briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, messaging alignment, and timely sign‑off for major alumni events and programs.
Strategic Relationship Management
Coordinates with the broader Advancement team to ensure consistent alumni communications, event and reunion planning, and volunteer engagement.
Works with colleagues in Advancement and campus partners to develop and execute new engagement opportunities to meet the changing needs and expectations of alumni.
Considers and recommends approaches to reach out to other audiences within the Dartmouth family to increase engagement. Manages and proposes engagement strategies for targeted alumni segments (e.g., young alumni, international alumni), connecting alumni with off‑campus programs and global events and other relevant areas.
Serves as a leader to execute new initiatives or improve existing ones that offer alumni access to resources at Dartmouth in ways that enrich their intellectual, professional, and personal lives.
Introduces creative, strategic, and tactical thinking to outreach planning efforts to enhance Dartmouth’s reputation and showcase the intellectual strengths of the College and help to advance * Fosters strong relationships with alumni by engaging them in the life of the institution and with one another. Provides updates on the institution’s mission and vision through informal networking. Participates in creating a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth and takes full advantage of Dartmouth’s extraordinary community of graduates and all that they have to offer.
Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Position Information Posting date 08/11/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1011246
Position Title Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Hiring Range Minimum $75,300
Hiring Range Maximum $90,000
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 thru Friday 8 am until 5 pm
Location of Position Hanover, NH Blunt Alumni Center
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 In support of Dartmouth’s Alumni Relations mission, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement plays a leadership role in managing alumni engagement strategies for 90,000+ alumni around the world. This position supports strategic volunteer partnerships and hands on leadership to alumni organizations (class, clubs, and groups). Works with volunteer leadership boards, volunteer groups, internal campus partners, ad hoc committees, and task forces and builds connections between alumni and Dartmouth. Works with internal stakeholders, operations and engagement strategy teams, campus partners and Advancement colleagues to ensure alignment of alumni engagement efforts with broader institutional goals and to support the multifaceted goals of alumni engagement.
Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
5+ years of advancement experience in a complex college or university development operation or the equivalent
Volunteer management experience, ability to lead through change, motivate and inspire volunteers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); demonstrated ability to influence diverse constituencies and lead meetings and trainings
Demonstrated initiative, creative energy, and ability to manage complex projects, events, and competing priorities
Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with strong planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
Aptness to prioritize a myriad of assignments such that deadlines and outcomes are ultimately met without constant supervision
Ability to articulate the purposes and programs of Dartmouth to individuals and groups
Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of colleagues
Collaborator who works well as part of multiple teams
Experience employing technology and data analytics to optimize volunteer engagement
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends
Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Cindy Hodgdon Welch
Phone 603-646-3925
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.
Employment Conditions 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.
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
Additional Instructions Hybrid preferred, but remote within a reasonable driving distance from Dartmouth considered based on experience.
Strategic Responsibilities
Participates in developing both long‑term and short‑term strategies for Dartmouth’s regional alumni engagement across domestic and international regions. Addresses complex, multifaceted challenges and opportunities while aligning strategic initiatives and engagement efforts with Dartmouth’s institutional goals and objectives, ensuring cross‑departmental coordination to achieve maximum impact and success. Identifies and proposes opportunities to expand alumni and volunteer engagement, leveraging data to inform decisions and efficiencies.
Performs work with minimal guidance managing special projects as assigned. Collaborates closely with the Alumni Experience and Operations teams to align shared goals and outcomes, through regular communication and joint efforts to deliver programs and strategies.
Tracks progress and measures the impact of engagement initiatives, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
Oversees a portfolio of regions and volunteers, providing guidance and support for long‑term success.
Collaborates with volunteers to maintain and enhance Dartmouth’s reputation and presence in key markets and creates sustainable volunteer structures in alumni organizations.
Implements in‑person and virtual programs (e.g., Dartmouth on Location, expert panels) and networking events.
Volunteer and Stakeholder Management
Trains, onboards, and manages alumni volunteers.
Manages a balanced alumni volunteer portfolio of volunteers including clubs, classes, interviewers, and groups.
Works with high‑level alumni volunteer groups, including Alumni Council Committees, DEDs, and volunteer leadership boards (such as CEC and COAEB).
Serves as a liaison to campus partners (e.g., Athletics, Student Life, Admissions, Community and Campus Life, Irving, the Hop) for regional and volunteer‑related efforts. Develops relationships with alumni leaders and campus partners to improve the understanding of Dartmouth held by alumni.
Communicates with alumni, volunteers, senior administration, and faculty to execute engagement strategies.
Oversees final briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, messaging alignment, and timely sign‑off for major alumni events and programs.
Strategic Relationship Management
Coordinates with the broader Advancement team to ensure consistent alumni communications, event and reunion planning, and volunteer engagement.
Works with colleagues in Advancement and campus partners to develop and execute new engagement opportunities to meet the changing needs and expectations of alumni.
Considers and recommends approaches to reach out to other audiences within the Dartmouth family to increase engagement. Manages and proposes engagement strategies for targeted alumni segments (e.g., young alumni, international alumni), connecting alumni with off‑campus programs and global events and other relevant areas.
Serves as a leader to execute new initiatives or improve existing ones that offer alumni access to resources at Dartmouth in ways that enrich their intellectual, professional, and personal lives.
Introduces creative, strategic, and tactical thinking to outreach planning efforts to enhance Dartmouth’s reputation and showcase the intellectual strengths of the College and help to advance * Fosters strong relationships with alumni by engaging them in the life of the institution and with one another. Provides updates on the institution’s mission and vision through informal networking. Participates in creating a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth and takes full advantage of Dartmouth’s extraordinary community of graduates and all that they have to offer.
Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr