Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 22, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
05/20/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
0043701
Position Title
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries
Department this Position Reports to
Library, Administration
Hiring Range Minimum
$30.00
Hiring Range Maximum
$37.00
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
37.5
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Baker Library
Room 115
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
A critical member of the Library Administration team, the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries provides high level administrative support to the Dean of Libraries, manages critical office functions, and maintains a welcoming and professional office setting. The Executive Assistant manages the Dean's schedule, prepares meeting materials, minutes, and correspondence, and supports the activities, events and projects of the Library Leadership Team. In addition, the role encompasses communications on behalf of and for the Dean of Libraries, including key aspects of donor relations. The dynamic nature of this role requires that the role holder possesses excellent self-directing skills and the ability to understand and respond to evolving needs.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Shea Roll
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Susanne Mehrer, Dean of Libraries
Department Contact's Phone Number
Lora.L.Coble@dartmouth.edu
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?
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/73858
Key Accountabilities
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25%
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20%
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10%
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10%
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15%
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5%
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5%
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5%
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5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
05/20/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
0043701
Position Title
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries
Department this Position Reports to
Library, Administration
Hiring Range Minimum
$30.00
Hiring Range Maximum
$37.00
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
37.5
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Baker Library
Room 115
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
A critical member of the Library Administration team, the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries provides high level administrative support to the Dean of Libraries, manages critical office functions, and maintains a welcoming and professional office setting. The Executive Assistant manages the Dean's schedule, prepares meeting materials, minutes, and correspondence, and supports the activities, events and projects of the Library Leadership Team. In addition, the role encompasses communications on behalf of and for the Dean of Libraries, including key aspects of donor relations. The dynamic nature of this role requires that the role holder possesses excellent self-directing skills and the ability to understand and respond to evolving needs.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Five plus years of relevant administrative experience in a dynamic and highly demanding environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, anticipate and adapt to evolving needs.
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills; excellent calendar management skills; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with senior leaders, faculty, alumni, donors and other key stakeholders.
- Diplomacy, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Highly proficient with computer applications (MS Office; G Suite; and other relevant office applications).
- Ability to initiate, plan and coordinate short- and long-term projects.
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Experience of working with grants and donor relations.
- Experience with web content management.
- Experience with Canva design app and MailChimp marketing platform.
Shea Roll
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Susanne Mehrer, Dean of Libraries
Department Contact's Phone Number
Lora.L.Coble@dartmouth.edu
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?
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/73858
Key Accountabilities
Description
- Manages all aspects of the Dean's schedule of appointments ensuring that details of meetings, including background materials, are provided well in advance, communicated accurately, and followed up if necessary.
- Coordinates the Dean's travel arrangements and logistics and processes the appropriate travel related financial forms.
- Effectively anticipates needs and plans accordingly.
25%
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- Provides support for the Library Leadership Team's strategic initiatives, activities, and projects. Ensures effective workflows and coordinated organization.
20%
Description
- Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, memoranda, briefings, and other written materials for the Dean. Fully supports Libraries meetings, including minute-taking as required.
10%
Description
- Assists the Dean and the Leadership Team in the donor relations and stewardship efforts of the Libraries, including coordination with the Development Office.
- Acts as a liaison with the Gift Recording Office regarding donations.
- Tracks, processes, acknowledges, and maintains financial records for gifts to the Libraries in a timely manner, utilizing online financial systems.
10%
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- Coordinates and arranges special events (conferences, dinners, luncheons, retreats, etc.) and is the office liaison to the Dartmouth Conferences and Special Events Office. Is the primary scheduler for library conference rooms.
15%
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- Serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and visitors, including answering, directing and/or screening incoming communications.
- Manages and maintains current information for business contacts, email distribution lists, and the Library Administration website as requested.
- Prioritizes, organizes, tracks, and assures successful follow-up on inquiries, events and meetings.
5%
Description
- Builds and maintains strong communications with key stakeholders, including the Office of the Provost, the Office of the President, Advancement Division and other Dartmouth departments, faculty, students, alumni, and off-campus constituencies.
5%
Description
- Serves as the records custodian for Library Administration; organizes and manages print and digital records, correspondence, and other files, including library records stored at Records Management.
5%
Description
- Ensures business continuity by clearly documenting Library Administration procedures and trains other library administration staff to act as back-up as appropriate.
5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
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- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional Document #1
- Additional Document #2
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