Associate Director, Initiatives

Position: Associate Director, Advancement Initiatives
Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 01/29/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129517 Position Title Associate Director, Advancement Initiatives Hiring Range Minimum $79,500 Hiring Range Maximum $100,000 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

This position is located on campus in Hanover, NH and is primarily an on-site position with 3-4 days per week expected on-site with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. N/A Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer and Tuck Advancement leadership, the Associate Director of Advancement Initiatives serves as a senior execution partner and trusted advisor, supporting the implementation of Advancement strategy. The Associate Director plays a central role in prospect management and the deployment of the Dean, driving the planning, coordination, and follow-through required to advance relationships with Tuck's top prospects and to support cultivation events.

This role ensures the coordinated and effective execution of priorities across major giving, annual giving, alumni engagement, and campaign operations.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in advancement, higher education administration, or a related field.

* Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects, senior leaders, and/or frontline fundraisers in an academic or nonprofit environment.

* Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

* Comfort with and frequent use of tools and platforms to streamline and enhance work (including but not limited to donor reporting, Microsoft Suite, and AI).

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting high-level correspondence and briefing materials.

* Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

* High degree of discretion, professionalism, and comfort working with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

* Familiarity with prospect management, donor engagement, and philanthropic best practices.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lorin Parker Department Contact Phone Number  Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management Department Contact's Phone Number 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 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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