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

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

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover, NH Parkhurst Hall

Category: Other Administrative Positions

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 04/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1128835

Hiring Range Minimum: Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum: Please inquire.

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: M-F 9-5 some evenings and weekends

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: Yes

If yes, length of term in months: 12

Is this a grant funded position?: No

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

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-3015

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Olivia Minder, Chief of Staff

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is a 12-month term position. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85418

Community Engagement

• 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.

Percentage Of Time: 25%

Special Projects

• 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.

Percentage Of Time: 45%

Administrative

• 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.

Percentage Of Time: 30%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.