What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics Development Coordinator. position at Dartmouth College?
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date 04/21/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129295
Position Title Athletics Development Coordinator
Hiring Range Minimum $50,000
Hiring Range Maximum commensurate with experience
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
Must be willing and able to work some nights and weekends.
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
The Development Coordinator within the Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation Department ( DCARD ) is a critical role that supports the strategic fundraising efforts. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative, event, engagement, operational, and project support to the front-line Athletics Development team, enabling them to enhance the philanthropic success of DCARD . Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, this role will contribute to the success of Dartmouth’s mission through focusing on key fundraising priorities, collaborating with internal and external partners, implementing strategies, and providing exceptional customer service to alumni, donors and friends.
Description
This role is a great launch point for someone who is detail-oriented and highly motivated to learn the foundations of fundraising in college athletics. If you are customer-service oriented, able to manage multiple constituents at once, and also interested in a career in college athletics development and/or higher education advancement, you are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to understand the impact of development and stewardship while representing a historic brand in Dartmouth College and the Ivy League Conference.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact Phone Number mariruth@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Steve Maciejewski, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory 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? Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Administrative Support
Description
Data/Records Management
Description
Event Promotion/Execution 20%
Position Information
Posting date 04/21/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129295
Position Title Athletics Development Coordinator
Hiring Range Minimum $50,000
Hiring Range Maximum commensurate with experience
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
Must be willing and able to work some nights and weekends.
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
The Development Coordinator within the Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation Department ( DCARD ) is a critical role that supports the strategic fundraising efforts. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative, event, engagement, operational, and project support to the front-line Athletics Development team, enabling them to enhance the philanthropic success of DCARD . Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, this role will contribute to the success of Dartmouth’s mission through focusing on key fundraising priorities, collaborating with internal and external partners, implementing strategies, and providing exceptional customer service to alumni, donors and friends.
Description
This role is a great launch point for someone who is detail-oriented and highly motivated to learn the foundations of fundraising in college athletics. If you are customer-service oriented, able to manage multiple constituents at once, and also interested in a career in college athletics development and/or higher education advancement, you are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to understand the impact of development and stewardship while representing a historic brand in Dartmouth College and the Ivy League Conference.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- High competency in data extraction, organization, and management of a CRM .
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant matters
- Passion for college athletics and sports.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends in support of Athletics & Recreation events, and Dartmouth Campus Initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in development, alumni relations, athletics administration, professional sports, event planning, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or related field
- Experience working in/around or participating in intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, corporate partnerships, or an equivalent combination.
- Executing high-level donor events
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, familiarity with CRM or donor management software – Advance, Blackbaud, Salesforce.
- Previous use of iModules email platform
Department Contact Phone Number mariruth@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Steve Maciejewski, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory 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? Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Additional Instructions
- Please upload a list of references for “Additional Documents #1”
- To be fully considered for this position, please submit all application materials by May 1, 2025
Key Accountabilities
Description
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Athletics Development team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and donor visit preparation where appropriate.
- Assist in the execution of donor stewardship and engagement strategies, including gift acknowledgment letters, impact reporting, and personalized recognition efforts.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment to support day-to-day operations of the office.
- Provide superior customer service to prospects, visitors, Dartmouth alumni and donors.
Description
Data/Records Management
- Utilize multiple CRMs while producing a high level of data management and organization to support events, communication, and fundraising.
- Maintain accurate donor records in Dartmouth’s donor database, track correspondence, gift activity, and event participation.
Description
Event Promotion/Execution 20%
- Collaborate with the DCARD Strategic Communications and Marketing teams to support donor-focused digital content, collateral materials, and sports-specific information.
- Support the planning, logistics, and execution of Athletics fundraising events, gameday hospitality experiences, and donor cultivation opportunities.
- Coordinate with vendors.
- Participate in special projects and department-wide initiatives as assigned to advance the mission of Big Green Athletics.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $50,000
