Thomas . 1977 and Gina T. Russo Executive Director

Position Information

Posting date: 09/11/2026

Closing date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Number: 1129705

Position Title:

The Thomas

A. 1977 and Gina T. Russo 1977 Executive Director

Hiring Range Minimum:
Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum:
Please inquire.

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

Location of Position:
Hanover, NH

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:

The Executive Director of the Dartmouth Tribal Sovereignty Institute (
DTSI
) provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and comprehensive oversight for the Institute and its work to advance Tribal sovereignty, Indigenous governance, leadership development, and Nation-building. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, the Executive Director establishes the Institute's strategic and organizational direction; builds and sustains meaningful relationships with Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities, and external partners; advances interdisciplinary scholarship and applied learning;

and develops the resources and infrastructure necessary to support the Institute's long-term success. The Executive Director serves as a principal bridge between Dartmouth and Indian Country, representing the College externally while ensuring that the perspectives, priorities, and opportunities of Tribal Nations inform the Institute's work.

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

• Six years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Tribal sovereignty, Indigenous governance, federal Indian law, or related fields.
• Extensive knowledge of Indian Country and the governmental relationships among Tribal Nations, states, and the federal government.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities, and Native leaders.
• Demonstrated success leading complex organizations, programs, partnerships, teams, or initiatives.
• Experience navigating Tribal government, higher education, government, philanthropy, nonprofit, public policy, and other complex institutional environments.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, financial management, and operational management skills.
• Exceptional communication, diplomacy, consensus-building, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and foster collaboration across organizations, communities, and sectors.
• Demonstrated record of advancing meaningful, community-centered outcomes through ethical engagement, accountability, reciprocity, and partnership.
• Experience in fundraising, advancement, stakeholder engagement, external relations, or related resource-development activities.
• Strong cultural fluency and political judgment in navigating complex relationships and environments.
• Entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing and advancing mission-driven initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working within or in close partnership with higher education institutions.
• Deep familiarity with Indigenous scholarship, leadership development, or community-based research.
• Demonstrated success securing philanthropic or institutional support for mission-driven initiatives.
• Experience working or leading within higher education or shared governance environments.
• Strong understanding of the contemporary opportunities and challenges facing Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Established networks across philanthropy, government, media, civic institutions, or other sectors relevant to advancing the Institute's work.
• Familiarity with Dartmouth College and its historical commitment to Native American and Indigenous education.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact Phone Number: kyle.m.hastbacka

Department Contact for Cover Letter and

Title:

Jomysha Delgado Stephen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

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