Assistant Director and Reunion Manager, Conferences & Events - Full-time / Part-time

Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Director and Reunion Manager in Conferences & Events to contribute to the strategic and tactical development of robust events and programs that promote the engagement of alumni, parents, and friends in support of the priorities of the Advancement division. Collaborating closely with the Director of Advancement Events, Vice President for Alumni Relations, Advancement colleagues, administrators and our strong network of alumni volunteers, our Assistant Director and Reunion Manager will benchmark, create and comprehensively manage successful undergraduate Reunion and Homecoming programs in addition to other Advancement events. Serving as the primary reunion contact, our Assistant Director will manage and train our volunteers, as well as serve as the primary resource for our volunteer network and a variety of stakeholders as we work to enhance the alumni experience in a rapidly changing environment. Providing guidance and advice on organizational and operational matters, our Assistant Director will serve on standing reunion leadership committees and create and distribute periodic and timely bulletins to Reunion Chairpersons to provide updates.
This full-time position is based in Hanover, NH and is eligible for our benefits package, a competitive benefits program. The ability to travel is required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team focused on the excitement of leading high profile events that foster alumni engagement. Learn more about the Advancement division by visiting us at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~advancement/. To explore this career opportunity, we are pleased to provide an online application process for you at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/43361. If you have questions regarding our online process, please call 603-646-3411. Review of credentials will begin immediately.
About Dartmouth College
Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world's greatest academic institutions. Dartmouth has forged a singular identity for combining its deep commitment to outstanding undergraduate liberal arts and graduate education with distinguished research and scholarship in the Arts & Sciences and its three leading professional schoolsa??the Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
A high level of attention to detail and initiative is crucial in organizing venue arrangements, catering, communications collateral, various needs of program speakers, audio visual, etc. Working in a team environment, our Assistant Director will mentor and participate in the training of other event and reunion staff. Our successful candidate will gather data useful in analyzing effectiveness of programs and events through invitation tracking, event participation, and post event surveys. Keys to your success will be your demonstrated skills in areas such as written and verbal communication, customer service, event and project management, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment. Volunteer management and experience working with senior members of a large organization with many stakeholders is critical. Experience working with alumni in a higher education environment is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products and experience working with relational databases is required.
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