Description

The Program Coordinator at the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact ( DCSI ) works to advise, train, and guide students, coordinate events and program logistics, and work as part of a team to educate Dartmouth students to be transformative leaders in our community.

The Program Coordinator will play a critical support role for a portfolio of community-engaged learning programs and will have the opportunity to manage some projects independently. This position plays a vital role in partnering with the nonprofit community to carry out programs that are designed to improve outcomes for Upper Valley communities while also supporting undergraduates to cultivate their skills, scholarship and passion for the common good.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• One or two years of work experience within the social sector or education (experience as a student will be considered).
• Interest in and commitment to service, social impact and the common good.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Relevant experience working with high achieving college-age students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to tailor communication to various stakeholders.
• Proficient with computer applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Database Management, etc.).
• Experience with event and project coordination.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Individual must be able to walk moderate distances to access vehicles and programming and lift 20 pounds to accommodate program supplies and occasional snow removal on vehicle fleet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with youth development, mentoring and/or education programming in the nonprofit or social sector. Familiarity with best practices in community-engaged experiential learning is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the social sector and nonprofits.
• Training, teaching or facilitation skills.
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal and collaborative abilities; demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Celebration of and commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Madeleine LaPenta

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-3442

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Madeleine LaPenta, Office Manager and Assistant to the Director

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-3442

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.

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?

Yes

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

Applicants will be asked to respond to three supplemental questions regarding years of direct experience, indirect experience, and people management experience (even if the position does not require people management experience). Responses will be reviewed alongside the position requirements and your application materials; they are intended to supplement how experience is captured, but not replace a holistic evaluation. Your response will be cross-referenced with your application materials to verify accuracy and, for finalists, to inform salary placement.

Please ensure your resume and work history clearly reflect the full scope of your work, including position titles, employment dates, responsibilities, and supervisory duties. Incomplete or inconsistent information may affect how your experience is evaluated.

Key Accountabilities

Description

• Provides programmatic coordination, and logistical support for a portfolio of co-curricular community-engaged learning programs including program planning and logistics, event management, risk management, assessment, student recruitment, student training, and reflection.

Percentage Of Time

40

Description

• Manages and oversees DCSI vehicle fleet and driver training processes including setting and implementing vehicle policies, managing compliance with college approved driver process, executing vehicle scheduling, collaborating with college vehicle rental vendors, and scheduling and tracking vehicle maintenance.

Percentage Of Time

30

Description

• Advise, guide, and connect students interested in addressing social sector issues and social justice to appropriate opportunities, both on-campus and in the community. Coordinates relationships with community agencies to provide referral access to volunteer opportunities for students.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

• Builds and cultivates relationships with various stakeholders (students, alumni, community partners, staff, faculty). Collaborates to develop and execute events and outreach to increase knowledge of the Center and social impact opportunities.

Percentage Of Time

10

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned.