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Program Director

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

May 19, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	05/19/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1012304
Position Title	Program Director
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
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	Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Life, the Program Director serves on the department's leadership team and provides strategic and operational support that helps further the mission of the Office of Student Life. The Program Director supervises the Program Manager, Student Life and develops and implements undergraduate student leadership initiatives, including support for student organization leadership workshops and resource, and creates and manages the leadership certification track. The Program Director also provides support for New Student Programs and New Student Orientation, serves as the campus administrator for DartmouthGroups, and supports broader Student Life programming. The role also assists Student Life leadership with projects as needed.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	5 years of professional experience in student affairs administration or equivalent experiences in other appropriate student program administration or closely related field. Awareness of developmental issues of college-age students. Strong organizational skills and ability to proficiently manage multiple projects. Demonstrated experience working both independently and collaboratively, and ability to address challenges collaboratively and creatively. Accomplished track record of setting and achieving professional and departmental goals. Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to foster positive and productive relationships with all campus constituencies, including institutional leaders, faculty, staff, students, parents, family members and alumni/ae. Demonstrated cultural competence, and proven ability to meet the needs of a diverse undergraduate population and to promote pluralism and intercultural understanding.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree. Demonstrated skills in financial and budget management, ability to interpret and prepare departmental budgets and other financial reports.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number	kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Jenny Adams, Assistant Dean for Student Life
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?	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.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78858

Key Accountabilities

Description

Student Engagement & Leadership -

Coordinates and facilitates leadership development opportunities and other initiatives for undergraduate students and student organizations.
Collaborates with other departments on leadership development, student organizational support, and Student Life initiatives.
Develops ad hoc resources and workshops in support of undergraduate student leadership development.
Develops and manages a student leadership certificate track
Supports the Summer Leadership Program.

Percentage Of Time

Description	Student Organizations Management and Student Life Programming - Oversees DartmouthGroups, the student organization management platform, serving as the primary contact for the college and liaison to departments and student organizations. Supports student life programming hosted by various departments. Assists in planning, coordinating, and executing New Student Orientation.
Percentage Of Time	30

Description	Strategic Support - Leads program assessments and initiatives within the department. Manages communication strategies that support the mission of Student Life. Assists with special projects and budget management.
Percentage Of Time	10

Description	Supervision & Staff Development - Supervises the Program Manager, Student Life, and provides professional development support. Offers guidance and fosters growth for staff within Student Life.
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.