Presidential Fellow - President's Office, Community Engagement and Strategic Initiatives

Position Purpose

The Presidential Fellow for the Office of the President works closely with all members of the President and Executive Vice President’s teams to serve as a strategic liaison between the administration and student body. From policy research and benchmarking to supporting strategic planning and high-profile events, the Fellow engages in substantive, intellectually challenging work with real impact. This is a unique opportunity for a recent grad to gain firsthand experience in higher education administration and institutional decision-making at the highest level.

Description

Open to Dartmouth graduates

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Interest in higher education
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and prioritize work
• Excellent writing/research skills, including preparation of PowerPoint presentations
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including ability to work with databases
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management and visual representation of data (charts, graphs, etc.)
• Willingness to work nights and weekends
• Discretion in handling confidential information, and willingness to adhere to confidentiality agreement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with academic and student support staff highly desirable

Key Accountabilities

Community Engagement (25%)

• Serves as a vital bridge between senior administration and the student body.
• Identifies and evaluates high-impact opportunities for the President and Executive Vice President to connect with and invest in the student community.

Special Projects (45%)

• Works closely with the Vice President for Leadership and Governance Initiatives and the Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President on strategic initiatives, including policy research and development.
• Assists the Executive Vice President with incident response.
• Contributes to one of the institution’s most distinguished traditions by collaborating with senior leaders on the year-long honorary degree nomination and award process — conducting nominee research, maintaining the database, and preparing reports for the President and Board of Trustees.
• Coordinates and staffs institutional events, including matriculation, commencement, special anniversaries, and one-time events.

Administrative (30%)

• Provides high-level substantive support to the Vice President for Leadership and Governance Initiatives, the Chief of Staff to the EVP, and the Chief of Staff to the President — including conducting research, developing and editing presentations, preparing briefing materials, and producing polished written content across a range of institutional priorities.
• Represents the Office of the President and the Office of the Executive Vice President in a variety of forums and meetings, providing meeting notes or minutes as needed.
• Supports the Chief of Staff to the EVP in guiding and overseeing Presidential Intern projects.
• Handles confidential, sensitive information, exercises excellent professional judgment and discretion, and interacts appropriately with Dartmouth constituencies ranging from administrative support staff to senior officers.
• Organizes recruitment of new fellows by planning student information sessions, preparing ads and posters, as well as writing emails to raise awareness of the program.