Position DetailsPosition Information
Posting date 05/05/2026
Closing dateOpen Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129591
Position Title Director of External Relations
Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire.
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
ScheduleLocation 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 The
Director of External Relations is a senior leader at the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society (IIES) at Dartmouth. Reporting to the Faculty Director, the
Director leads efforts to build and sustain relationships with industry, government, foundations, and other external partners that advance the Institute's research, educational mission, and broader societal impact. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships that support faculty research, expanding experiential and career opportunities for students, strengthening pathways for entrepreneurship and research translation, and increasing Dartmouth's visibility and engagement in the energy and society landscape.
As a member of the Irving leadership team, the
Director both leads a team and works closely with Institute colleagues to ensure external partnerships align with the Institute's priorities and Dartmouth's broader academic mission. The
Director helps shape and execute initiatives that connect external partners with faculty and students through research collaborations, convenings, and other forms of engagement that advance the Institute's work and long-term strategic goals.
DescriptionRequired Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Significant professional experience in the energy sector or related policy, industry, or research environments.
- Demonstrated success securing and managing major external partnerships, including corporate-sponsored research collaborations.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships across corporate, governmental, nonprofit, and academic communities.
- Strong leadership, administrative, and organizational capabilities.
- Experience translating strategic priorities into executable programs and measurable outcomes.
- Deep knowledge of current and emerging developments in energy and society.
- Experience collaborating effectively within senior leadership teams.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.
Preferred Qualifications - 15+ years of relevant industry experience with a robust network of executive-level relationships.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Michelle Spiliotes
Department Contact Phone Number [email protected] Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Geoff Parker, Faculty Director
Department Contact's Phone NumberSpecial 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-policyAdditional InstructionsQuick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85546
Key Accountabilities
Description Strategic External Partnerships -- Develops and executes a comprehensive external engagement strategy aligned with Institute priorities, securing major, multi-year research partnerships that support collaborative work involving faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students.
- Builds and sustains relationships with corporate, governmental, philanthropic, and venture partners to diversify and strengthen research funding and support pilot projects, startup formation, and innovation deployment.
- Cultivates employer and organizational partnerships that create sustained internship, fellowship, and career pathways for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Identifies and develops international academic partnerships that support collaborative research, faculty exchange, and student mobility programs.
- Coordinates with relevant Dartmouth offices and schools to ensure alignment between academic programming, student experiential opportunities, and external engagement.
Percentage Of Time 40
Description Collaboration and Translation -- Partners with the Faculty Director and senior leadership to advance Dartmouth's commitment to integrating outstanding liberal arts education with distinguished research.
- Collaborates with leadership across Arts & Sciences, the Guarini School, Geisel, Thayer, and Tuck to align faculty research priorities with strategic partnership opportunities.
- Works closely with the Institute Directors and Institute Head of Entrepreneurship as well as campus innovation leaders to strengthen the ecosystem connecting faculty research to commercialization, venture creation, and translational impact.
Percentage Of Time 35
Description Institutional Profile, Convenings, and Advancement -- Serves as an ambassador for the Institute, strengthening its regional, national, and international profile through strategic engagement and partnerships.
- Elevates Dartmouth's visibility by leading and supporting participation in high-profile convenings such as CERAWeek and New York Climate Week.
- Partners with communications and development teams to amplify the Institute's thought leadership, advance fundraising priorities, and engage alumni, donors, and external stakeholders.
Percentage Of Time 25
-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
-- Performs other duties as assigned.
