Orientation Program Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Hanover, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth College Full time
Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
02/27/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1128642

Position Title
Orientation Program Coordinator - Outdoor Programs

Department this Position Reports to
Outdoor Programs

Hiring Range Minimum
$49,800

Hiring Range Maximum
$62,300

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

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

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

As part of the programming team of the Outdoor Programs Office (OPO), the Orientation Program Coordinator supports outdoor programming and provides high-quality advising to students, including students in the Dartmouth Outing Club, Dartmouth's First Year Trips orientation program and Sophomore Trips programs. The position is particularly focused on managing new-student programming and ensuring it serves Dartmouth's educational mission. In addition, the Program Coordinator manages various aspects of the administrative, logistical, and risk management work necessary to support programming.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience leading outdoor programs involving camping and extended outdoor stays or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience in outdoor program delivery and oversight.
  • Ability to drive a van under the Dartmouth Vehicle Policy.
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
  • Is able to apply sound risk management and problem-solving skills to complex issues in a fast paced, complex environment.
  • Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and others
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competence working with diverse technological platforms, including MS Office & Google Suite products and database management systems; able to quickly adapt to new systems.
  • Current Wilderness First Responder certification (or above) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
  • Physical fitness and skills necessary to lead outdoor activities.
  • Ability to be on-call during evenings and weekends for emergency management. Frequently available after hours for events, meetings, and programs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in higher education, especially in roles involving student advising.
  • Experience overseeing college-level outdoor orientation programs.
  • Experience with data management and/or coding in Google Scripts, Python, and/or SQL.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Outdoor Programs

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2427

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Willow Nilsen, Associate Director of Outdoor Programs

Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-2427

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?
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

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77827

Key Accountabilities

Description

Program Coordination and Delivery
  • Designs and implements outdoor programming and instruction, which will regularly include multi-day programs and work on nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ensures program standards are aligned with industry-standard practices. Assists in authoring, refinement, and development of policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Conducts program assessments to ensure programs are aligned with departmental and Dartmouth goals and are achieving desired outcomes. Builds and maintains relationships with various stakeholders (students, alumni, campus partners, and community members).
  • Develops and conducts trainings and leadership development seminars and workshops for Dartmouth students and others as needed to support Outdoor Programs' educational activities.
Percentage Of Time
30

Description

Program Administration
  • Recruits, trains, and oversees student employees and student leaders for First Year Trips, Sophomore Trips, and Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) clubs.
  • Takes point on the complex task of assigning our large vehicle fleet to support programs.
  • Supports team-building programs for the department, including Dartmouth departments, student groups, and outside organizations.
  • Assists DOC and OPO in performing outreach and publicity through media production, social media, print and digital advertising, and gathering and stewarding mailing lists.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and coordinates outside resources to provide professional instruction to student leaders; researches, compiles, and develops resources for student leaders.
  • Assists with termly risk management reviews; collects and analyzes incident data, makes recommendations for corrective action, and coordinates review with RM committee.
  • Assists with risk management activities.
  • Is on-site during Dartmouth First Year Trips, to manage student employees and student leaders, respond to emergencies, and assist with program logistics.
  • Significant responsibility for ensuring programs are conducted appropriately and within the parameters of complex policy.
  • Gathers, analyzes, and presents programmatic data for diverse constituents.
Percentage Of Time
40

Description

Student Advising
  • Builds positive, productive, professional relationships with student leaders.
  • Fosters an educational environment for students and staff.
  • Serves as advisor to DOC sub-clubs (and individual student leaders), as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
20

Description

Other General Support
  • Assists in other departmental support functions as needed, including processing financial transactions; issuing and cleaning equipment, etc. Revises, updates, and compiles manuals and documents for various club and office functions. Assists in stewardship and distribution of manuals.
  • Represents the office and the student organization at meetings and conferences.
  • Supports maintenance of Outdoor Programs Office facilities, including partnerships with Facilities Operations and Management, the OPO maintenance team, and outside contractors. Notifies Facilities Operations and Management with appropriately escalated repair-work orders in case of time-sensitive facility maintenance needs.
Percentage Of Time
10

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

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