Engagement and Events Manager
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 14, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
03/13/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128804
Position Title
Engagement and Events Manager
Department this Position Reports to
Advancement, Tuck School of Business
Hiring Range Minimum
$56,000
Hiring Range Maximum
$70,000
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 requires regular weekly on-site work presence of 3 days per week on average, and remote flexibility other days, with the understanding that more on-site presence will be required during heavy event weeks.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Tuck, 100 Tuck Hall
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
The Engagement and Events Manager plays a pivotal role in managing events and supporting the execution of engagement programming for alumni and donors. With high level guidance from the Director of Engagement, and as informed by Tuck's mission, strategy, and institutional priorities, this position works as part of a team to ensure that events produced by Advancement uphold a standard of excellence, align with organizational goals, resonate with target audiences, and enhance Tuck's lifelong commitment to a distinctly personal, connected, and transformative experience.
Description
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
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in higher education, alumni engagement, volunteer management, non-profit management, or a related field.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
603.646.2904
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, 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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72858
Key Accountabilities
Description
Event Management & Execution:
As part of the Alumni Engagement team, provides broad and high-level support and management in the planning and execution of a wide variety of Advancement events including regional and on-campus events, virtual programs, reunions, and lifelong learning offerings. Responsible for end-to-end event management for assigned events. Manages engagement-based projects that require high levels of attention to detail, accuracy, sensitivity, and a continued focus on the purpose of those activities. Partners with Advancement Operations colleagues and contributes to the creation of event tools, registrations, and communications. Prepares event collateral and tracks event participation. Works with internal and external vendors/stakeholders to organize logistics including venue arrangements, catering, communication collateral, program speaker needs, and audio visual. Partners with Advancement Operations to manage and maintain event related data to ensure integrity.
Percentage Of Time
65%
Description
Volunteer Management:
In partnership with the team and by leveraging resources from Advancement Operations, triages and fulfills volunteer support requests. Engages with key alumni volunteers to support their planning and execution of successful alumni events and communications and to cultivate engagement with Tuck, providing event planning support, guidance, and advice as needed. Maintains volunteer membership and data in collaboration with the Advancement Operations team.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Financial Management:
Manages the financial components of engagement initiatives and events, including vendor contracts and payments, tracking and reconciling expenditures, and preparing expense reports and payments. Acts as a key partner to Tuck finance on contracts, payments, and processes.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Innovation and Professional Development:
Contributes ideas, input, and support to initiatives, decisions, and communications with implications for alumni engagement programming. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of innovations through market research, engagement with peer networks and professional associations, and continuing education opportunities.
Percentage Of Time
5%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
03/13/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128804
Position Title
Engagement and Events Manager
Department this Position Reports to
Advancement, Tuck School of Business
Hiring Range Minimum
$56,000
Hiring Range Maximum
$70,000
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 requires regular weekly on-site work presence of 3 days per week on average, and remote flexibility other days, with the understanding that more on-site presence will be required during heavy event weeks.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Tuck, 100 Tuck Hall
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
The Engagement and Events Manager plays a pivotal role in managing events and supporting the execution of engagement programming for alumni and donors. With high level guidance from the Director of Engagement, and as informed by Tuck's mission, strategy, and institutional priorities, this position works as part of a team to ensure that events produced by Advancement uphold a standard of excellence, align with organizational goals, resonate with target audiences, and enhance Tuck's lifelong commitment to a distinctly personal, connected, and transformative experience.
Description
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
- 3-5 years of professional experience coordinating and managing complex events and event calendars.
- Experience in event planning or program management.
- Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills with adaptability to shifts in priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in technology/communication tools (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Zoom).
- Demonstrated project management and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive learning community and professional growth.
- Ability to travel and work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in higher education, alumni engagement, volunteer management, non-profit management, or a related field.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
603.646.2904
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, 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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72858
Key Accountabilities
Description
Event Management & Execution:
As part of the Alumni Engagement team, provides broad and high-level support and management in the planning and execution of a wide variety of Advancement events including regional and on-campus events, virtual programs, reunions, and lifelong learning offerings. Responsible for end-to-end event management for assigned events. Manages engagement-based projects that require high levels of attention to detail, accuracy, sensitivity, and a continued focus on the purpose of those activities. Partners with Advancement Operations colleagues and contributes to the creation of event tools, registrations, and communications. Prepares event collateral and tracks event participation. Works with internal and external vendors/stakeholders to organize logistics including venue arrangements, catering, communication collateral, program speaker needs, and audio visual. Partners with Advancement Operations to manage and maintain event related data to ensure integrity.
Percentage Of Time
65%
Description
Volunteer Management:
In partnership with the team and by leveraging resources from Advancement Operations, triages and fulfills volunteer support requests. Engages with key alumni volunteers to support their planning and execution of successful alumni events and communications and to cultivate engagement with Tuck, providing event planning support, guidance, and advice as needed. Maintains volunteer membership and data in collaboration with the Advancement Operations team.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Financial Management:
Manages the financial components of engagement initiatives and events, including vendor contracts and payments, tracking and reconciling expenditures, and preparing expense reports and payments. Acts as a key partner to Tuck finance on contracts, payments, and processes.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Innovation and Professional Development:
Contributes ideas, input, and support to initiatives, decisions, and communications with implications for alumni engagement programming. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of innovations through market research, engagement with peer networks and professional associations, and continuing education opportunities.
Percentage Of Time
5%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Additional Document #1
