Vice President, Advancement Administration

Vice President, Advancement Administration

Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College are pleased to announce a national Vice President of Advancement Administration search.

The Vice President of Advancement Administration at Dartmouth Health is responsible for leading a best-in-class, comprehensive Advancement Administration team that provides the infrastructure for the advancement operations at Geisel School of Medicine and the system members of Dartmouth Health.

Given the complexities of this role, the successful candidate must be a seasoned advancement professional with a commitment to excellent customer service. We are seeking a strong team builder with a collaborative leadership style. Demonstrated experience using data analysis to guide strategic discussions and goal setting is necessary, as is having a deep understanding of the philanthropic process and the impact of institutional giving on the academic medical enterprise.

The selected individual will join a thriving team that values a positive work environment for all members. The successful candidate will be someone who brings a sense of humor to the workplace and joy to the work being done.

About the job:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer for Dartmouth Health and Vice President of Development at Geisel School of Medicine, the Vice President of Advancement Administration serves as member of the executive and senior leadership teams in the Development Office with management responsibility for all administrative and internal infrastructure functions of the office. This includes budgeting, human resources, gift accounting, information technology, reporting, prospect development and research, stewardship, and philanthropic services.

This individual serves as a point person for comprehensive campaign accounting, management, and reporting. They are also a key liaison to the Offices of Finance, Human Resources, and General Counsel at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine as well as to the Central Advancement Office of Dartmouth College.

As the Dartmouth Health system continues to grow, this Vice President will lead the strategic integration of key systems and operations for health system member organizations including Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, NH), Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital (Lebanon, NH), Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (Windsor, VT), New London Hospital (New London, NH), Valley Regional Hospital (Claremont, NH), and the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (White River Junction, VT).

As all members of the Development senior leadership team do, the person selected to serve in this role will be asked to represent the Chief Development Officer and the Development Office in various internal and external meetings.

About Dartmouth Health:

Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire’s largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children’s hospital, 5 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.

About Geisel School of Medicine:

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth was established in Hanover, NH in 1797, and to this day, strives to improve the lives of the people it serves: students, patients, and local and global communities. As one of America's top medical schools, Geisel is committed to creating new generations of diverse leaders who will help solve the most vexing challenges in health care. Geisel and Dartmouth Health are separate organizational entities that collaborate intimately on research and education, and share key infrastructure programs. Additional clinical and academic collaborations include the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT; the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; the Tuck School of Business; the Thayer School of Engineering; the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies; and the Arts and Sciences departments and programs of Dartmouth College.

Minimum qualifications:

Qualified candidates will either hold a Bachelor’s degree at minimum, and advanced degrees in business strategy, project management, or similar areas are preferred.

Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible development experience in a university and/or academic medical center setting. At least 5 years of experience involving change management, workflow improvements, high volume operations, and systems analysis must be demonstrated.

Candidates are requested to supply a resume, cover letter, and diversity statement for this search.

Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:

Matthew Haag

Chief Development Officer, Dartmouth Health
Vice President, Development and Alumni Engagement, Geisel School of Medicine

All application material should be submitted to:

Carrie Moore, DBA
Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health

Carrie.E.Moore@hitchcock.org

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.