Director of Kirsten and Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens ’79 Center for Peak Performance

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

01/17/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129194

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

01/17/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129194

Position Title

Director of Kirsten and Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens ’79 Center for Peak Performance

Department this Position Reports to

Department of Athletics and Recreation and Division of Health and Wellness

Hiring Range Minimum

$170,000

Hiring Range Maximum

Commensurate with experience

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?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

In this inaugural role, the Director will lead the strategic vision and management for the Kirsten and Buddy Teevens ‘79 Center for Peak Performance by developing clear goals and measurable outcomes to advance the vision for the Center, which aspires to fulfill the College’s mission by discovering and spreading solutions to enhance health, well-being and performance to maximize individual and team potential. The Director collaborates across the College and is entrusted to successfully manage communications with multiple constituencies to bring the best of Dartmouth faculty, staff, and students together within this comprehensive Center to:

1) improve Dartmouth’s competitive success in Ivy League competition and individual athletic related honors from the Ivy League,

NCAA

, and related entities;

2) create and grow mental health prevention and performance enhancement programming with strong student-engagement and learning outcomes delivered within a system that is agile enough to adapt to the changing needs and demands of Dartmouth students;

3) drive knowledge creation in sport and human performance by positioning the work of the Center to develop new processes, methods, tools, and technology applications; new grant funding; external publications; regional/national/industry publicity for Dartmouth College, especially in new fields; enhancing the quantity and quality of attendees at the Teevens Center annual conference.

Description

Dartmouth College naming center in memory of football coach Teevens | AP News

President Beilock Announces Programs to Build on Teevens Legacy | Dartmouth Alumni & Families

Honoring Buddy Teevens | Dartmouth Alumni & Families

Dartmouth seeks a visionary leader to launch the Kirsten and Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens Center for Peak Performance, which honors and advances the legacy of Coach Buddy Teevens ’79 by striving to shape the future of human performance at the elite college level. The Center will also promote student wellness, leadership development, and excellence in performance for the entire student body, furthering the College’s mission of preparing students for a life of leadership. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who shares Coach Teevens’ commitment to integrity, innovation, and competitive excellence, and will work collaboratively with our community to build on his legacy. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and are looking for a unique opportunity to shape the future of student wellness and performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Required 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

Graduate degree in relevant field,

MBA

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and skill successfully developing, implementing, and administering co-curricular programs for students or comparable experience in a non-academic setting.

A strong understanding of the academic landscape at an R1 university, with the ability to navigate effectively with the credibility and influence required to identify and capitalize on opportunities, foster synergies, and align the center’s initiatives with broader institutional and departmental goals.

Demonstrated knowledge of peak performance, with a broad understanding of human performance research and a practical grasp of how sports organizations design, support, and manage interdisciplinary performance teams and processes in best-in-class developmental systems.

A history of active engagement with the national and global peak performance community.

Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of students, alumni, faculty and staff colleagues, external partners, and supervisees.

Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large. Able to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mike Harrity via Claire VeNard

Department Contact Phone Number

claire.g.venard@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation

Department Contact's Phone Number

claire.g.venard@dartmouth.edu

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?

Preferred, but not required

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.e...

Additional Instructions

To be fully considered for position, please submit full application materials by: February 7, 2025

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis.

Ideal candidate would be able to start as soon as March 15 and no later than June 2025.

For Additional Documents, please consider uploading: letters of reference, work samples, published articles, press releases

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/post...

Key Accountabilities

| Description |
Strategic Leadership

• Coordinates with the Chief Health and Wellness Officer and Director of Athletics and Recreation to set the overall direction for Center initiatives, co-curricular programs, student engagement and resources, and infrastructure, operations, and budgets.
• Pursues and maintains knowledge of Center-related innovations and market trends, develops external relationships and networks (e.g., alumni, industry executives and organizations, scholars, and peer schools) critical to positioning and advancing the Center as a thought leader in peak performance.
• In consultation with subject matter experts, conceptualizes, develops, markets, and implements center program offerings; builds, strengthens, and sustains relationships with Center external partners and organizations; identifies and develops Center funding opportunities, as necessary; and leads other activities associated with managing the Center.

| | Percentage Of Time | 50 |

| Description |
College Collaboration

• Collaborates with faculty and professional staff colleagues, including the Executive Associate Athletics Director for Peak Performance, and others to conceptualize, lead, and implement shared initiatives, projects and events; to develop and update co-curricular program content and experiences.
• Collaborates with the Advancement team to support fundraising and stewardship for the Center.

| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| Description |
Marketing and Communication

• Develops and implements marketing and communications plans, in consultation with the Communications Office, that engage relevant audiences and position The Teevens Center as a visible and compelling leader in peak performance.

| | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

| Description |
Team Management

• Recruits, hires and supervises Center team members and Center-affiliated students, faculty and staff
• Determines their key accountabilities and provides coaching and support to ensure quality execution of responsibilities.

| | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

| Description |
Strategic Planning and Assessment

• Envisions, develops, articulates, and implements plan for achieving Center goals and priorities
• Engages with fellow Center directors, faculty and staff colleagues, student and alumni leaders, external partners, and other constituents to achieve goals and priorities and surpass programmatic and operational challenges
• Evaluates progress using data analytics, and updates priorities with direction from the Chief Health and Wellness Officer, Director of Athletics and Recreation, and Executive Associate Director of Athletics for Peak Performance.

| | 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * 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)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
   • RecruitMilitary
   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)

2. If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:

   • NCAA Marketplace
   • DI Ticker
   • Collegiate Sports Connect
   • NACDA
   • Women Leaders in Sports
   • College Sports Communications

3. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2

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