Administrative Assistant

Position Purpose

This role provides cross‑functional administrative and logistic support across the Medical and Healthcare Advancement (MHA) team and in support of the missions of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Health. Coordinates administrative and operational activities that enhance relationship management with donors and prospects, streamline support for gift officers, increase departmental efficiency, and ensure the smooth execution of strategic initiatives.

• Associate degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detail‑oriented in preparing documents, presentations, and donor‑facing materials.
• In‑depth knowledge of office procedures and administrative best practices.
• Strong writing skills and editing skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and communicate with donors.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and donor databases such as The Raiser’s Edge or Advance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive donor and institutional information with discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team structure and across departments.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Three plus years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience supporting fundraising professionals, gift officers, or senior leadership in a development, advancement, or nonprofit setting strongly preferred.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of periodic on‑site presence to support donor engagement, senior leadership needs, and team collaboration. The role requires a minimum of two on‑site workdays per month, with flexibility around scheduling. The role also requires attendance at quarterly in‑person, all‑staff meetings and in‑person Development team meetings held every other month.

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 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.

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• Provide direct administrative support to senior staff, managing complex calendars and scheduling, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring seamless daily operations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional projects, track progress on key deliverables, prepare agendas, take notes, and follow through on action items as needed.
• Draft, edit, and distribute high‑quality correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication across all channels to strengthen institutional relationships…