Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine

Posting date : 06 / 12 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Position Number : 1127109

Position Title :

Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine

Hiring Range Minimum :

$207,300

Hiring Range Maximum :

$259,100

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

Location of Position :

Lebanon NH 03766

35 Centerra Parkway

3rd Floor

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 :

This position, reporting to the Chief Development Officer Dartmouth Health (DH) and Vice-President of Development and Alumni Engagement for the Geisel School of Medicine (CDO / VP) will serve as a part of the Medical and Healthcare Advancement (MHA) senior leadership team. The Executive Director will lead the Geisel School of Medicine (Geisel) development team playing a strategic role in team management and shaping the Dean and school’s priorities into philanthropic investments. The executive director will do this by strategically building prospect pools through constituency development and thoughtful engagement strategies and translating those into action items for members of the Geisel, MHA and College development teams. Further, the executive director will also maintain their own portfolio of key prospects and volunteers working to secure and steward gifts up to $5-$10 million+. As with all members of the MHA senior leadership team, the executive director will represent the CDO and MHA in various internal and external meetings.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp :

Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to effectively manage, motivate and coach a team
• Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and high-level volunteers.
• Excellent oral, written, and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adept at both negotiating and listening.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities.
• Proficient and confident working in a fundraising database and with various Web-based software applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong commitment to diversity.
• Creative, imaginative and original thinker
• Bring a sense of humor and joy to the workplace.

Experience

Education

Preferred Qualifications :

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries :

Cheryl Cerny

Department Contact Phone Number :

603-646-5533

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title :

Matthew Haag

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? :

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 :

Dartmouth College has retained Lindauer search firm to assist in the search for the Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine . A representative from Lindauer may reach out to candidates directly. https : / / www.lindauerglobal.com / searches / open-searches / executive-director-development-dartmouth-college / [lindauerglobal.com]

Quick Link :

https : / / searchjobs.dartmouth.edu / postings / 79241

Description :

Strategic and Organizational Planning and Leadership

Percentage Of Time : 50

Description :

Fundraising

Percentage Of Time : 50

Description :

Staff Management

Percentage Of Time : 50

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.