What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Advancement Systems & Analytics position at Dartmouth College?
Position Information
| Posting date | 09/08/2026 |
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| Closing date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Number | 1129684 |
| Position Title | Senior Director of Advancement Systems & Analytics |
| Hiring Range Minimum | $149,900 |
| Hiring Range Maximum | $187,400 |
| 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 |
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| Location of Position | Lebanon, NH 35 Centerra Parkway, Suite 300 |
| Remote Work Eligibility? | Hybrid |
| Is this a term position? | No |
| If yes, length of term in months. | NA |
| Is this a grant funded position? | No |
| Position Purpose | The Senior Director of Advancement Systems & Analytics (ASA) is a senior-level leader responsible for setting and executing the enterprise vision for advancement technology, data, and analytics in support of Medical & Healthcare Advancement (MHA). Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement Administration, this role provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the systems, data governance, reporting, and analytical capabilities that underpin fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship across Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine. As a trusted strategic partner to MHA, member affiliates, DH IT and Geisel Computing, DH and Geisel Finance, Dartmouth College Advancement, and institutional leadership, the Senior Director ensures that advancement information systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational policies, architecture, and priorities. This role elevates data as a strategic asset, fostering a culture in which insights are accessible, actionable, and trusted, enabling leaders and frontline fundraisers to make informed decisions and drive philanthropic impact. In a period of rapid organizational growth, the Senior Director plays a critical role in leading change management efforts across MHA, establishing scalable governance, policies, and business processes that support expansion while maintaining consistency, compliance, and operational discipline. The Senior Director leads a multidisciplinary team spanning advancement systems, analytics, and reporting, including oversight of the Associate Director of Gift Recording who leads the Gift Recording team. Through this reporting relationship, the Senior Director provides strategic guidance for gift processing, records management, financial reconciliation, and downstream advancement operations that depend on high-quality data, strong internal controls, and reliable systems. Through thoughtful governance, collaboration, and innovation, the role balances long-term strategy with operational excellence in a complex, distributed environment. |
| Description | Medical & Healthcare Advancement at Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Director of Advancement Systems & Analytics to help shape the future of philanthropy across our institutions. We're looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who can bring people, processes, and technology together to create meaningful impact, empower colleagues with actionable insights, and support the visionary fundraising that fuels our mission. |
| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp | Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities | Education and Experience
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries | Cheryl Ann Cerny |
| Department Contact Phone Number | 603-646-5533 |
| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title | Cheryl Ann Cerny, Vice President of Advancement Administration |
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| 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 | |
| Quick Link | https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87124 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description | Strategy, Governance, and Change Management
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| Percentage Of Time | 30% |
| Description | Advancement Systems, Architecture & Integrations
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| Percentage Of Time | 25% |
| Description | Reporting, Analytics & Business Intelligence
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| Percentage Of Time | 25% |
| Description | Advancement Administration & Organizational Leadership
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| Percentage Of Time | 20% |
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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. |
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, 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 underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Salary : $149,900 - $187,400