"Program Manager, Davidson Institute"

Job Details

Posting date: 09/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129424

Position Title: Program Manager, Davidson Institute

Hiring Range Minimum: $60,000

Hiring Range Maximum: $80,000

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

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: Yes

If yes, length of term in months.: 36

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose:

The Program Manager, Davidson Institute will support the Senior Associate Director of the Davidson Institute at the Dickey Center in helping to oversee the logistical and administrative operations of the Institute and a new pilot program on international security and economics. Specifically, the position will work to support undergraduate and postdoctoral fellows programs, internship funding, visiting scholars and practitioners, research programs, guest speakers, domestic and international trips, and conferences. There will be occasional opportunities to conduct research and analysis on key global and international issues.

This is a three-year TERM position.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Five years of experience in an office setting in a career area focused on international security.
• Basic understanding of support needs in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs and global issues.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated writing/research skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• 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.
• Experience in event planning and procedures for travel and expense reporting.
• Commitment to personal and departmental integrity, creativity, collaboration, professionalism, and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Proficient in the use of social media for communications and outreach.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required to attend special events and programs (some travel is required as well).

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.
• Experience working with students.

Description:

Program Support -

• Supports the Senior Associate Director in executing the various programs of the Davidson Institute and its pilot program, including: undergraduate research initiatives, fellowships, residencies of visiting scholars and practitioners, recruitment of postdoctoral and pre-doctoral fellows, outreach to academic and policy community, outreach to faculty and staff on campus, and execution of conferences.
• Supports work that highlights Dartmouth’s academic work in international security; connect to policy makers; develop greater links to the peace and security community on campus and off.
• Drafts letters, emails, and minutes to variety of audiences.
• Provides financial and administrative assistance.
• Prepares stewardship for donor relations.
• Represents the Dickey Center in a variety of fora and meetings.
• Participates in strategic planning exercises to advance the goals and mission of the Davidson Institute.

Percentage Of Time: 60

Events and Travel Support -

• Works with leadership to design and manage events, including faculty seminars, conferences and workshops, student programs, and distinguished guest visits. Provides support to visiting scholars, practitioners, and off-campus programming for students and faculty.
• Supports planning for undergraduate trips (domestically and abroad).
• Tracks event and programming participation metrics and provides analysis on Institute goals and activities.
• Provides significant input on conceptualizing, planning, and executing student outreach.

Percentage Of Time: 25

Communications -

• Contributes to creation of communications plan.
• Develops and coordinates a network of hundreds of alumni in the international security field.
• Conceptualizes and executes programs for alumni, including in-person events and outreach through newsletters and other means.

Percentage Of Time: 15