Thomas . 1977 and Gina T. Russo Executive Director

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Posting date 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129705

Position Title

Position Title The Thomas

A. 1977 and Gina T. Russo 1977 Executive Director

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire.

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

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.

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…