Job Description

Position Purpose
As a core member of a high-performing President’s Office and reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Special Assistant to the President manages the preparation, coordination, and execution of presidential briefing materials, correspondence, and communications workflows. The role ensures the President is fully prepared for meetings, engagements, and decision-making through accurate, timely, and well-coordinated materials and information flow. A successful candidate will actively engage with the Dartmouth community to build the context and relationships necessary to support the President effectively.

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of presidential materials and correspondence from intake through completion. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and the ability to independently assess, refine, and elevate materials produced by others to meet executive-level standards.

A successful candidate will operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, including situations with incomplete information, and will be expected to identify priorities and ensure the President and Chief of Staff receive clear, accurate, and decision-ready materials.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years supporting senior executives or equivalent experience
Exceptional organizational, writing, and editing skills
Demonstrated ability to produce and refine executive-level written materials
Demonstrated experience coordinating executive-level briefing materials or correspondence workflows
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously with precision and consistency
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information
High technological fluency with collaborative tools and document management systems
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced executive environment
Ability to translate broad direction into clear deliverables and manage projects with minimal supervision
Ability to support both strategic materials preparation and real-time executive operations, including scheduling coordination and event support
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting senior leadership in higher education, government, or nonprofit environments
Experience coordinating executive correspondence or communications operations
Familiarity with website content coordination or executive communications workflows
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