Posting date: 06/27/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 1128426 Position Title: Associate Director Hiring Range Minimum: $122,000 (San Francisco) / $119,000 (Los Angeles and all other U.S. locations) Hiring Range Maximum: $150,000 (San Francisco) / $127,900 (Los Angeles and all other U.S. locations) 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: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location of Position: Strong preference for candidates living in the San Francisco Bay area or near Dartmouth's campus, though applicants from other areas will be considered. This position is fully remote eligible. Remote Work Eligibility?: Remote eligible Is this a term position?: No If yes, length of term in months.: NA Is this a grant funded position?: No Position Purpose: To secure and steward gifts from individuals capable of making $250,000 to over $5 million in support of Dartmouth College's priorities, and to work with leadership to increase Dartmouth's visibility along the West Coast. Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Six years' experience, including at least four in a university development environment Experience working with senior administrators, trustees, and volunteers Proven success in soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gifts Ability to work effectively with faculty, senior officers, and volunteers Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, marketing, negotiation, analytical, and planning skills Discretion handling sensitive matters Entrepreneurial spirit and integrity Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Lesa Knapp Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-1317 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration Department Contact's Phone Number: 603-646-1317 Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. Background Check: Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including criminal, reference, and credential verification. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants. Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job?: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Dartmouth is tobacco-free. See our policy at . Quick Link: Description: Develops strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects, including direct solicitation and volunteer engagement. Organizes and trains volunteers, qualifies prospects, and manages activity in the assigned region. Reviews prospect data, promotes giving, and collaborates with various college departments to develop engagement strategies. Plans events, ensures stewardship, and responds to opportunities for increased engagement. Percentage Of Time: 80% Description: Establishes performance goals, monitors progress, and participates in long-range planning within the development team. Percentage Of Time: 10% Description: Communicates with donors, drafts materials, and builds networks to stay current with campus developments and philanthropy trends. Attends college events and upholds the college's core values. Percentage Of Time: 10% --: Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion and performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr