Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 06/18/2024 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1125980 Position Title Program Coordinator Department this Position Reports to Outdoor Programs Hiring Range Minimum $52,000 Hiring Range Maximum $60,100 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 Schedule

Some evening and weekend work required.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

As part of the programming team of the Outdoor Programs Office (OPO), the Program Coordinator delivers outdoor programming and assists in providing high-quality advising to students, including students in the Dartmouth Outing Club. The position is particularly focused on leadership programming ensuring it serves Dartmouth's educational mission. In addition, the Program Coordinator manages various aspects of the administrative work necessary to support programming.

Description Required Qualifications

• Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications

• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in outdoor program delivery

• Demonstrated experience designing and leading experiential team-building activities with a focus on leadership and communication. Low ropes course experience is a plus

• Experience with camping and extended outdoor stays

• Ability to drive a van under College Vehicle Policy

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness and to serving the needs of a diverse population

• Ability to apply sound problem-solving skills and work independently

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and others

• Comfort and facility in 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 with mindfulness or other wellness-related practices

• Outdoor instruction certifications, such as: Rock climbing certifications, such as AMGA Single Pitch Instructor or above

• Paddling certifications, such as:

• Swift water rescue

• ACA Level 3 (river/flatwater) or Levels 4 or 5 (whitewater) in a particular paddling discipline

• Challenge course certification level 1 or 2

• Avalanche safety certifications, such as a Level 1 Pro or above from an AAA-certified training program

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kyle Hastbacka Department Contact Phone Number kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Willow Nilsen, Associate Director of Outdoor Department Contact's Phone Number 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/74376

Key Accountabilities

Description

Program Coordination and Delivery-

• Designs and implements outdoor programming and team building instruction, which will include multi-day programs and work on some 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 College goals and are achieving desired outcomes. Builds and maintains relationships with various stakeholders (students, alumni, campus partners, 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 35 Description

Program Administration-

• Coordinates Physical Education courses for the department, including recruiting, hiring, training and supervising instructors, coordinating communication with Athletics Dept., publicizing offerings and ensuring that all programming is delivered at a high level.

• Coordinates and instructs team development experiences for the department, including recruiting, hiring, training and supervising instructors, coordinating communication with participants, including college departments, student groups and outside organizations.

• Coordinates experiential education programs such as Tuck Trips, Team Challenge Courses, etc., including assisting in recruiting and retaining student instructors, scheduling courses and coordinating offerings with clientele.

• Assists other staff with operations at Dartmouth Outdoor Rentals

• 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 analyses incident data, makes recommendations for corrective action, and coordinates review with RM committee.

• Assists with the assignment of vehicles for student and staff trips.

• Provides assistance as needed during DOC First-Year Trips orientation, including guidance to program managers, training program volunteers, and assisting with program logistics.

• Significant responsibility for ensuring programs and execution of programs are conducted appropriately and within the parameters of complex policy.

Percentage Of Time 35 Description

Student Advising-

• Builds positive, productive, professional relationships with student leaders.

• Fosters an educational environment for students and staff that promotes wellbeing.

• Serves as advisor to Dartmouth Outing Club (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.

Supplemental Questions

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• 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 (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)

• Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)

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• If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• How many years of facilitating team-building programs, including initiative games and team challenges do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-3 years

• 3-4 years

• 4-5 years

• More than 5 years

• How many years of experience designing team-building curricula do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-3 years

• 3-4 years

• 4-5 years

• More than 5 years

• Do you have a current Wilderness First Aid certification?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have any other First Aid Certifications? Answer "none" or specify which ones you currently have.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Additional Document #1
• Additional Document #2