Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Position Details
Position Information Posting date 06/12/2025
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1127109
Position Title Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine
Hiring Range Minimum $207,300
Hiring Range Maximum $259,100
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 Location of Position Lebanon

NH 03766

35 Centerra Parkway
3rd Floor Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. NA
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose This position, reporting to the Chief Development Officer Dartmouth Health (DH) and VicePresident of Development and Alumni Engagement for the Geisel School of Medicine (CDO/VP) will serve as a part of the Medical and Healthcare Advancement (MHA) senior leadership team. The Executive Director will lead the Geisel School of Medicine (Geisel) development team playing a strategic role in team management and shaping the Dean and school’s priorities into philanthropic investments. The executive director will do this by strategically building prospect pools through constituency development and thoughtful engagement strategies and translating those into action items for members of the Geisel, MHA and College development teams. Further, the executive director will also maintain their own portfolio of key prospects and volunteers working to secure and steward gifts up to $5$10 million. As with all members of the MHA senior leadership team, the executive director will represent the CDO and MHA in various internal and external meetings. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelor’s degree
Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Skills & Knowledge
Ability to effectively manage, motivate and coach a team
Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and highlevel volunteers.
Excellent oral, written, and project management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and adept at both negotiating and listening.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities.
Proficient and confident working in a fundraising database and with various Webbased software applications.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong commitment to diversity.
Creative, imaginative and original thinker
Bring a sense of humor and joy to the workplace. Experience
Minimum ten years of fundraising experience and five years of management experience.
Experience in effectively developing and communicating priorities in education and biomedical research to multiple stakeholders
Understanding of and comfort with the intricacies of business travel
Experience in a major gift capacity and with management responsibilities preferred.
Previous capital campaign experience and experience fundraising in a complex university, or medical center development operation with a proven record of successful fundraising strongly preferred.
Writing and communications experience in higher education or nonprofit environment preferred.
Education
Bachelors plus 10 or more years’ experience or combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Cheryl Cerny
Department Contact Phone Number 6036465533
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Matthew Haag
Department Contact’s Phone Number 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 preemployment 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, nondiscriminatory 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