Dartmouth College
Senior Event Program Coordinator
Dartmouth College – Hanover, NH
This full‑time, exempt position is open until filled. Salary range: $75,700 – $94,700. Working hours: 40 per week. Hybrid work location.
Position Purpose The Senior Event Program Coordinator promotes inclusive excellence and belonging (IEB) initiatives across the Geisel School of Medicine’s MD and Master’s degree programs. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) and ensures efficient and timely completion of office functions. The coordinator works with diverse constituents in the medical school to assess programmatic needs that support inclusive excellence, belonging, and community building.
Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule and evening or weekend hours to meet high‑impact deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Program Development and Coordination
Takes initiative in solving problems, understands unmet student needs, and recommends solutions.
Represents Geisel’s Inclusive Excellence and Belonging efforts by presenting at conferences, recruitment fairs, and with minority‑serving organizations.
Advises, supports, and works with students (including DICE representatives, student group leaders, and DICE fellows for both MD and MPH programs) on programs that advance the missions of the DICE Office, including speaker events, annual events or celebrations, and other multicultural events for the benefit of our entire medical community.
Collaborates closely and assists the DICE team with Geisel Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Celebration Committee and other community engagement initiatives.
Supports Geisel’s efforts to recruit and retain a diverse UME/MPH/MS student body by supporting collaborative relationships with diverse institutions, programs and students worldwide.
Organizes and oversees events for underrepresented candidates (including coffee and dinner with student leaders, Second Look event, Open House, Phone‑a‑Thon).
Monitors and assesses efficacy of existing pipeline programs and partnerships.
Under DICE leadership, builds new pipeline programs and partnerships.
Coordinates orientation programs that promote understanding of inclusive excellence and belonging among all students and allow safe exploration of future roles as physicians in distressed communities.
Evaluates DICE high‑impact events using quantitative and qualitative metrics to gauge effectiveness and recommends changes to Office policies and procedures.
Coordinates and arranges events and necessary services (including locating and reserving facility space, travel and hotel arrangements; coordinating schedules and itineraries; and overseeing events) related to program and project responsibilities.
Oversees all heritage month celebrations and religious holiday recognitions.
General Administration
Establishes deadlines, assists in determining priorities, and coordinates and adjusts workload with input from DICE leadership.
Anticipates and recognizes problems and/or issues in executing assigned tasks and brings them to DICE leadership in a timely manner.
Develops, implements, and modifies office systems and administrative policies and procedures. Supports the office by overseeing the Free Food Alert app and collecting data about food insecurity on campus.
Processes student and departmental expenditures appropriately and in a timely manner.
Screens visitors and callers and decides appropriate action based on priorities, commitments, and interests of office and staff.
Provides support and information for LCME accreditation.
Communication
Maintains awareness of working within a diverse community and elevates the DICE mission to embed inclusive excellence across campus.
Serves as a primary source of information on Office policies and procedures.
In partnership with the DICE team, coordinates publicity activity including work in multiple media (drafting brochures and newsletters, DICE website and social media updates, and presentation platforms).
Information/Records Management
Handles a wide variety of confidential matters and materials with the highest degree of discretion.
Organizes and manages print and digital records, correspondence, and other files in the Office.
Provides administrative support for community service‑learning, outreach and recruitment activities.
Creates training documentation of key takeaways and supports the team in creating learning modules.
Compiles, analyzes, and maintains internal and external DICE‑related data and metrics as directed by the Associate Dean.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 5+ years of project management in a similar role, or relevant diversity or student affairs office environment in higher or medical education; experience in training, development, coordination, and evaluation of complex work among a team of staff or students.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Exercise judgment and initiative.
Positively interact with a diverse set of faculty, students, and personnel in a professional manner.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain and foster confidentiality.
Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, and other computer software.
Willingness and ability to learn additional computer applications.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate creative problem‑solving with learners, faculty, and staff within Geisel, academic and clinical partners, and the community at large.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Social Justice, Multicultural or Diversity Studies, or related field.
3+ years planning large‑scale events.
Experience working with diverse communities and/or pipeline programs.
Experience managing and training others in structural, cultural, and other issues impacting academic performance for students from diverse backgrounds.
Formal training in finance, project management, and/or organizational quality improvement.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills.
Department Contact Lisa McBride, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Equity, Inclusion, and Education Program
Phone: 603‑646‑5572
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.
Background Check Employment 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 academic credentials, licenses, or certifications. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Additional Instructions Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
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This full‑time, exempt position is open until filled. Salary range: $75,700 – $94,700. Working hours: 40 per week. Hybrid work location.
Position Purpose The Senior Event Program Coordinator promotes inclusive excellence and belonging (IEB) initiatives across the Geisel School of Medicine’s MD and Master’s degree programs. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) and ensures efficient and timely completion of office functions. The coordinator works with diverse constituents in the medical school to assess programmatic needs that support inclusive excellence, belonging, and community building.
Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule and evening or weekend hours to meet high‑impact deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Program Development and Coordination
Takes initiative in solving problems, understands unmet student needs, and recommends solutions.
Represents Geisel’s Inclusive Excellence and Belonging efforts by presenting at conferences, recruitment fairs, and with minority‑serving organizations.
Advises, supports, and works with students (including DICE representatives, student group leaders, and DICE fellows for both MD and MPH programs) on programs that advance the missions of the DICE Office, including speaker events, annual events or celebrations, and other multicultural events for the benefit of our entire medical community.
Collaborates closely and assists the DICE team with Geisel Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Celebration Committee and other community engagement initiatives.
Supports Geisel’s efforts to recruit and retain a diverse UME/MPH/MS student body by supporting collaborative relationships with diverse institutions, programs and students worldwide.
Organizes and oversees events for underrepresented candidates (including coffee and dinner with student leaders, Second Look event, Open House, Phone‑a‑Thon).
Monitors and assesses efficacy of existing pipeline programs and partnerships.
Under DICE leadership, builds new pipeline programs and partnerships.
Coordinates orientation programs that promote understanding of inclusive excellence and belonging among all students and allow safe exploration of future roles as physicians in distressed communities.
Evaluates DICE high‑impact events using quantitative and qualitative metrics to gauge effectiveness and recommends changes to Office policies and procedures.
Coordinates and arranges events and necessary services (including locating and reserving facility space, travel and hotel arrangements; coordinating schedules and itineraries; and overseeing events) related to program and project responsibilities.
Oversees all heritage month celebrations and religious holiday recognitions.
General Administration
Establishes deadlines, assists in determining priorities, and coordinates and adjusts workload with input from DICE leadership.
Anticipates and recognizes problems and/or issues in executing assigned tasks and brings them to DICE leadership in a timely manner.
Develops, implements, and modifies office systems and administrative policies and procedures. Supports the office by overseeing the Free Food Alert app and collecting data about food insecurity on campus.
Processes student and departmental expenditures appropriately and in a timely manner.
Screens visitors and callers and decides appropriate action based on priorities, commitments, and interests of office and staff.
Provides support and information for LCME accreditation.
Communication
Maintains awareness of working within a diverse community and elevates the DICE mission to embed inclusive excellence across campus.
Serves as a primary source of information on Office policies and procedures.
In partnership with the DICE team, coordinates publicity activity including work in multiple media (drafting brochures and newsletters, DICE website and social media updates, and presentation platforms).
Information/Records Management
Handles a wide variety of confidential matters and materials with the highest degree of discretion.
Organizes and manages print and digital records, correspondence, and other files in the Office.
Provides administrative support for community service‑learning, outreach and recruitment activities.
Creates training documentation of key takeaways and supports the team in creating learning modules.
Compiles, analyzes, and maintains internal and external DICE‑related data and metrics as directed by the Associate Dean.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 5+ years of project management in a similar role, or relevant diversity or student affairs office environment in higher or medical education; experience in training, development, coordination, and evaluation of complex work among a team of staff or students.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Exercise judgment and initiative.
Positively interact with a diverse set of faculty, students, and personnel in a professional manner.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain and foster confidentiality.
Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, and other computer software.
Willingness and ability to learn additional computer applications.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate creative problem‑solving with learners, faculty, and staff within Geisel, academic and clinical partners, and the community at large.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Social Justice, Multicultural or Diversity Studies, or related field.
3+ years planning large‑scale events.
Experience working with diverse communities and/or pipeline programs.
Experience managing and training others in structural, cultural, and other issues impacting academic performance for students from diverse backgrounds.
Formal training in finance, project management, and/or organizational quality improvement.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills.
Department Contact Lisa McBride, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Equity, Inclusion, and Education Program
Phone: 603‑646‑5572
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.
Background Check Employment 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 academic credentials, licenses, or certifications. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Additional Instructions Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
Tobacco‑Free Policy
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