Job Description:
Posting date:
08/03/2022
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
1010673
Position Title:
Senior Writer
Department this Position Reports to:
Senior Vice President for Advancement Office
Hiring Range Minimum:
$74,200
Hiring Range Maximum:
$92,700
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:
Monday through Friday 8-5
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH 03755
Parkhurst 204
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Hybrid
Is this a term position?:
No
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
Manages critical alumni and donor communications activities for the President and Senior Vice President (SVP) by providing high-quality, compelling and customized writing and editorial expertise for a wide range of projects and strategies to ensure a "best-in-class" client service-response model. Advances Dartmouth's alumni engagement and development efforts by assisting with key (on- and off-campus) cultivation and stewardship activities for the President, SVP and other senior officers of the institution. Assists with execution of broadly defined Advancement initiatives.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
* Bachelor's degree with preference for writing-intensive fields
* 3-5 years relevant experience in a complex environment with preference for college or university development office
* Excellent written communication, copy-editing and proofreading skills; good variety of writing samples; ability to identify and write in multiple voices
* Demonstrated success in working in a large, complex environment where collaboration with multiple stakeholders is essential
* Understanding of what might motivate people to action
* Strategic and creative thinker; proactive; able to anticipate
* Self-motivated; ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects and deadlines
* Highly organized
* Ability to work with and command the respect and confidence of others; able to balance competing needs
* Strong attention to detail and able to function independently with minimal oversight
* Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Lesa Knapp, Director of Advancement Business Operations
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
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, 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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/64596
Description:
Drafts much of the President's and SVP's donor-related correspondence, acknowledgments, briefings, proposals and stewardship reports for Dartmouth's Presidential pool of prospects/donors, vital to cultivation of donors. Ensures timely and strategic preparation of briefings and other materials for President, SVP and other senior officers involved in Advancement activities. Establishes and monitors standards for briefings, taking into account the needs and preferences of President, SVP and other senior officers; reviews standards with DRO's across campus. Serves as scribe for various on-campus meetings involving SVP or on matters related to SVP prospects; prepares agendas for various standing and ad hoc meetings with SVP and other senior officers. Develops content and format for SVP's speeches and presentations as needed. Recommends innovative engagement opportunities to advance donor interest in the institution and corresponding priorities, and actively proposes strategies for gift ideas, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for both President and SVP.
Percentage Of Time:
70
Description:
Assists the Chief of Staff with oversight of the President's Leadership Council with specific responsibility for developing and executing ongoing and frequent communications calendar with intent of providing PLC members with current information on the institution and its priorities. Assists with content and program development for key volunteer leadership group, the President's Leadership Council (PLC), which meets regularly with the President, SVP and other senior officers. Researches and drafts responses to PLC members' queries. Assists Chief of Staff with content development and execution of 2-3 PLC meetings per year often including senior administrators, faculty, students and other high-level guests. Serves as scribe at PLC meetings and ensures that necessary follow-up communications are developed and sent.
Percentage Of Time:
20
Description:
Serves as primary liaison from SVP Office to donor relations officers (DRO's) across campus; works cooperatively with all DRO's to share institutional priority content and to ensure that President and SVP have necessary materials for their Advancement work. Develops rich network of on-campus colleagues to ensure thorough understanding and articulation of institutional priorities.
Percentage Of Time:
10
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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