"Dickey Center, Great Issues Post-Baccalaureate Fellow - Global Security"

Position Purpose

The Dickey Center Fellows work closely with senior leaders in the Dickey Center on specific projects, conduct research and analysis on key global and international issues, and serve as a primary resource for selected finance and administrative functions. The position assists the Dickey Center in engaging across the Dartmouth community, strengthening an international perspective, hosting events, and working on programs that address current issues of international peace and security. This is a one-year TERM position.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Recent Dartmouth graduate.
• Deep experience in the Dartmouth community.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and global issues.
• Commitment to personal and departmental integrity, creativity, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required to attend special events and programs (some travel is required as well).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated writing/research skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management and visual representation of data (charts, graphs, etc.) and web development platforms.
• Experience coordinating on-campus events or working with academic and student support staff.

Description

Initiative for Global Security

• Provides support to: highlight Dartmouth's academic work in international security; connect to policy makers; develop greater links to the peace and security community on campus and off.
• Works with leadership to: design and manage events, including international relations seminars, conferences and workshops, student programs and distinguished guest visits; provide support to visiting scholars, practitioners, and off-campus programming for students and faculty.
• Supports planning for the War & Peace Fellows' student trips (to Washington, DC in March and internationally in December).
• Supports development and execution of the annual IGS Security Conference.
• Works on organizing and supporting IGS meetings and workshops. Drafts letters, emails, and minutes to variety of audiences. Acts as rapporteur and note-taker.
• Provides financial and administrative assistance.
• Assists with creating communications schedule, drafts email letters and notices to faculty and staff.
• Assists in preparing stewardship for donor relations.
• Tracks event and programming participation metrics and provides analysis on progress of initiative goals and activities.
• Advises on potential new topics to cover when considering planning for events, visitor invitations, etc.

Percentage Of Time: 75

Dickey Center - Director's Special Projects in international peace and security

• Works with Director to support development of speaker series that highlights Great Issues and campus-based efforts to address key multidisciplinary challenges, including in international peace and security.
• Collaborates with senior leaders on year-long research and analysis process in support of great issues linked with programming. Support Dickey leadership and Dickey-affiliated faculty member to conduct research on key academic and policy-related issues. Support outreach to academic and policy community.
• Supports analysis of current issues and ways for Dickey Center to address, including writing and drafting materials.
• Provides significant input on conceptualizing, planning, and executing student outreach.
• Represents the Dickey Center in a variety of fora and meetings and provides meeting notes or minutes as needed.
• Works as a member of a team that coordinates institutional events including Board meetings, one-time events, and staffs events throughout the year.

Percentage Of Time: 25

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Performs other duties as assigned.