Position Details
Position Information Posting date 06/04/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129613
Position Title Associate Director of Stewardship, School of Arts & Sciences
Hiring Range Minimum $79,500
Hiring Range Maximum $99,400
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 requires some onsite presence at least 1 day per week. Location of Position Lebanon, NH
41 Centerra 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 The Associate Director of Stewardship advances philanthropic engagement for the School of Arts & Sciences by ensuring donors are consistently and effectively informed of the use and impact of the initiatives they have supported. This role provides essential stewardship infrastructure to support donor trust, satisfaction, and longterm engagement. The Associate Director of Stewardship designs and delivers timely, accurate, and meaningful donor communications, builds and strengthens stewardship processes, and serves as a key partner to development colleagues, faculty, and staff to enhance the overall A&S donor experience. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five years of experience in Advancement, stewardship, donor relations, communications, or a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading, with the ability to produce polished donorcentered communications
- Strong project management skills
- Strong technical literacy and comfort manipulating data; familiarity with Advance (or other similar databases), data visualization tools, data analysis, and reporting tools
- Exceptional organizational, analytical and problemsolving skills; strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work with and to gain the respect of senior officers, Development colleagues, faculty and staff
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, growing environment
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish goals, and work independently and collaboratively in support of goals and projects
- Commitment to teamwork and customer service excellence
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Tolerance for ambiguity and adaptability in a newly established and evolving school context Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a higher education and/or a complex organization preferred
- Familiarity with donor relations and stewardship reporting best practices
- Experience supporting major and principal gift stewardship
- Familiarity with design programs
- Knowledge of advancement systems and reporting environments used in higher education Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number 6036461317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration
Department Contact's Phone Number 6036461317
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 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? Not an essential function