Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Position Details Position Information Posting date 05/21/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129599 Position Title Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Hiring Range Minimum $182,300 Hiring Range Maximum $225,000 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 Location of Position Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. n/a Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose Serves as the primary strategist and project leader for a portfolio of Dartmouth's strategic initiatives, including crossinstitutional priorities that span operations, capital planning, governance, policy, planning, and crisis management. Simultaneously acts as a strategic liaison and coordinator across other operational initiatives—such as housing, childcare, and energy transition—that have designated owners but require crossfunctional alignment. Reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Operations and Strategic Initiatives, translating senior leadership priorities into structured workplans, timelines, and deliverables. Prepares boardlevel materials, conducts policy research and financial analysis, and manages complex stakeholder processes that span academic, administrative, and governance constituencies. This role demands exceptional judgment, political acuity, and the ability to drive progress on sensitive institutional matters in a decentralized, consensusoriented environment. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, project management, policy analysis, or institutional administration, preferably in a complex organizational setting such as higher education, government, a large nonprofit, or as a consultant working on projects in those fields. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines, translate ambiguous mandates into structured workplans, and drive initiatives to completion with minimal supervision. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce boardquality presentations, policy briefs, and executive communications. Strong analytical skills with the capacity to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations. Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse constituencies in politically sensitive environments. Demonstrated experience managing budgets and conducting financial analysis, including the ability to build financial models, evaluate costbenefit tradeoffs, and present datadriven recommendations to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Campus Services HR Department Contact Phone Number 6463323 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Josh Keniston, SVP for Operations & Strategic Initiatives Department Contact's Phone Number Josh.

Kenistondartmouth 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? Preferred, but not required