Associate vice president/vice president for communications | Hanover, NH

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  • Location: Hanover, NH

Status: Exempt Employment Category: Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year: 12 Scheduled Hours per Week: 40 Location of Position: Hanover, NH 7 Lebanon Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months.

NA Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose: The Associate VP/VP runs the Office of Communications, making key editorial decisions regarding content on all major channels and platforms daily. The AVP/VP will oversee the units within the office—media relations, news and content, digital engagement/social media, web services, and video production—to ensure the effective execution of Dartmouth’s strategic communications

objectives. Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

15 years of experience in media, and/or an academic public relations role or a related field. A strategic thinker with excellent judgment, professional credibility, intelligence, maturity, and collaborative skills that inspire confidence and the trust of the President, academic leaders, senior staff, faculty, Trustees, and other key constituents. Knowledge of trends in media and

communication; context and perspective on performance standards.

Ability to recognize and capitalize on the news value of Dartmouth events, activities, and achievements. Ability to work effectively and accurately under tight deadlines and to help resolve potential conflicts. Must be able to participate in 24/7 media on call schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications Relationships with media of all kinds; ability to select media vehicles appropriate to the message to be communicated. Successful leadership and management of an office or team. Proven ability to motivate and influence peers and others. Commitment to fostering respectful communication and collaboration within a diverse community.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Office of Communications Department Contact Phone Number: Office. of. Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Justin Anderson 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, interaction, age, national origin, interactionual 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? 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. policies. dartmouth. edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Quick Link: searchjobs.

dartmouth. edu/postings/71467 Description: Strategic Management ·Serves as the key member of the SVP of Communications’ senior leadership team and is a trusted adviser and strategist who plays a lead role establishing and implementing the institutional communications strategy and is deeply involved in pro-active issues management, scenario planning, and crisis response. ·Plans and runs regularly scheduled director’s meetings, pushing forward a positive agenda for the office and ensuring focus on and successful completion of highest priorities.

·Responsible for regular, actionable metrics reports for senior leadership and the board of trustees to measure the progress and success of communications activities. ·Oversees all office units in efforts to generate maximum positive coverage and external engagement. ·Directly or indirectly manages staff in the Office of Communications andhuman resources activities for direct reports including recruitment and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counselling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. ·Responsible for strategic plans and operating guidelines for programs within the department.

·Represents the SVP at meetings and events as required; manages the Office of Communications in the absence of the SVP. ·Works in partnership with the SVP, unit directors, and the Office of the President to develop and evaluate annual budgets necessary to support and maintain the successful operation of the office. Percentage Of Time: 60 Description: Partnership and Outreach ·Serves as a key media spokesperson and external representative for Dartmouth. ·Crafts long-term communications plans to promote priorities; speaking on-the-record to reporters; drafting quotes, memos, op-eds, speeches, and other content; staffing and prepping leadership for interviews.

·Works with the SVP to anticipate issues and respond to crises; develops and manages crisis communications plans and prepares talking points. ·Handles confidential and sensitive information, exercises excellent professional judgment and discretion, and interacts effectively with Dartmouth constituencies, including senior officers Budget and Planning. Percentage Of Time: 40 --: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

--: Performs other duties as assigned. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_hanover-c438845/associate-vice-presidentvice-president-for-communications-hanover_i1974959822

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