What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Center for Entrepreneurship position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
Manages programs and program delivery, events, center operations, marketing activities, and stakeholder engagement for the Tuck Center for Entrepreneurship in accordance with Tuck’s mission, strategy, and institutional priorities. Serves as a key operational and programmatic partner to the Director, ensuring the successful execution of student programs, alumni engagement initiatives, entrepreneurial ecosystem activities, and strategic center priorities.
Description
The Program Manager serves as the operational and programmatic backbone of the Center for Entrepreneurship, supporting the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio including fellowships, internships, experiential learning opportunities, events, and community engagement initiatives. Working closely with the Director and colleagues across Tuck and Dartmouth, this role coordinates communications, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and program operations to deliver high-quality experiences that connect students with founders, investors, alumni, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. We seek an exceptionally organized professional with strong project management and communication skills who enjoys working collaboratively, balancing multiple priorities, and building productive relationships across a variety of constituencies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and motivated by creating outstanding experiences for students, alumni, faculty, and external partners. To learn more about the Center for Entrepreneurship, its programs, and its role in advancing Tuck’s mission to develop wise, decisive leaders who better the world through business, please visit the Center website at http://ce.tuck.dartmouth.edu/.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in program management, event planning, project management, operations, marketing, communications, or related professional work.
- Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
- Experience using technology platforms to support communications, event management, data management, marketing, and operational workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments and organizations.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to anticipate and exceed stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to analyze information, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions.
- Commitment to supporting a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and limited travel in support of programs and events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing student-facing programs in higher education, entrepreneurship, innovation, experiential learning, or related environments.
- Interest in or familiarity with entrepreneurship, startups, venture capital, innovation, small business development, or entrepreneurial education.
- Experience working with alumni, founders, mentors, investors, or external stakeholder communities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth driver certification
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
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?
Not an essential function
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
1. Program and Event Management:
- Planning (20%): With guidance from the Center Director, develops and implements comprehensive plans to achieve Center program and event objectives. Creates project plans and timelines; coordinates budgets, logistics, communications, registrations, and stakeholder engagement; and maintains Center calendars and planning resources. Collaborates with colleagues across Tuck and Dartmouth to ensure successful execution of programs and initiatives.
- Delivery and Evaluation (25%): Manages all aspects of program execution, including participant registration, communications, scheduling, venue coordination, catering, travel arrangements, evaluation processes, and production of digital and printed materials. Provides on-site and virtual event management, resolves participant issues, supervises support staff and vendors, and ensures a high-quality experience for students, alumni, speakers, mentors, and guests. Uses program feedback and engagement data to assess outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Marketing (10%): Creates and distributes promotional, educational, and program-related content across print, digital, web, email, and social media channels. Collaborates with Tuck Communications and partner organizations to ensure consistent messaging, effective promotion, and strong visibility for Center programs and initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
55%
Description
2. Center Operations and Project Management:
- Oversees Center operations, including budget administration, vendor relationships, expense management, procurement activities, business systems administration, and record management.
- Maintains and develops data resources related to student and alumni engagement, founders, investors, mentors, and industry contacts.
- Leads and supports cross-functional projects that advance Center priorities and collaborates with colleagues across Tuck, Dartmouth, and external partner organizations to deliver shared initiatives and opportunities for students.
- May collaborate with organizations including the Magnuson Center, ARMI, Thayer School, Technology Transfer Office, and other entrepreneurship partners.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
3. Community and Ecosystem Engagement:
- Serves as a primary point of contact for students, alumni, faculty, prospective students, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.
- Builds and maintains productive relationships that strengthen the Center’s community and support programmatic goals.
- Responds to inquiries, facilitates connections, and helps cultivate engagement across Tuck’s entrepreneurship network.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
4. Innovation and Professional Development:
- Contributes ideas, recommendations, and support for initiatives that strengthen Center strategy, operations, programming, marketing, and constituent engagement.
- Stays informed about trends in entrepreneurship, business education, experiential learning, and related fields through professional networks, market research, conferences, and continuing education opportunities.
- Applies new ideas and technologies to improve operational effectiveness and participant experience.
Percentage Of Time
5%
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $60,000 - $75,000