Position Information
| Posting date |
04/25/2025 |
| Closing date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Position Number |
1129280 |
| Position Title |
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students |
| 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 w/end date |
| Scheduled Months per Year |
12 |
| Scheduled Hours per Week |
40 |
| Schedule |
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| Location of Position |
Hanover, NH |
| Remote Work Eligibility? |
Onsite only |
| Is this a term position? |
Yes |
| If yes, length of term in months. |
12 |
| Is this a grant funded position? |
No |
| Position Purpose |
The
Assistant Dean is one of a unit of undergraduate deans responsible for holistic student advising and programming in the context of a highly selective liberal arts college environment. The
Assistant Dean promotes students' intellectual and personal growth consistent with the mission of the College and helps administer College policies and procedures. |
| Description |
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| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp |
Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
- Proven record of effectiveness in student advising, addressing needs of students from underrepresented backgrounds and support programs that promote student success.
- Proven record of successful experience responding to individual and community-based concerns with a high level of discretion and experience with student privacy/confidentiality, including FERPA.
- Outstanding organizational skills, problem-solving, proficiency in teamwork, collaboration, flexibility, and strong communication to multiple audiences.
- Solid foundation in student developmental theory and its application to professional practice in student affairs.
- Experience with on-call responsibilities, student crisis management or equivalent experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's Degree in higher education administration, student development and leadership, student personnel or related field with five years relevant work experience.
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries |
Kyle Hastbacka |
| Department Contact Phone Number |
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu |
| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title |
Mary Nyhan, Director of the Undergraduate Deans Office |
| Department Contact's Phone Number |
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| 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? |
Not an essential function |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
This position is a 12-month term position.
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
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| Additional Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78550 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description |
Student Advising -
- Advises a designated caseload of students on academic, personal, and social matters.
- Monitors academic progress of students and proactively supports students in "at risk" categories.
- Responds to inquiries and concerns from faculty, staff, and parents on wide-ranging student circumstances.
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| Percentage Of Time |
75 |
| Description |
Administration -
- Serves on Dean-On-Call rotation for after-hours/weekend campus emergency management and coordinates with Case Management regarding heightened student situations.
- Implements incomplete course agreements and facilitates student withdrawal and return processes.
- Assists students in navigating institutional policies and processes.
- Writes letters of recommendation for student scholarships, undergraduate program opportunities, and graduate school applications.
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| Percentage Of Time |
15 |
| Description |
Academic and Community Standards -
- Assists students facing academic and conduct suspensions and separations, including appeal processes and appearance before the Committee on Standards.
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| Percentage Of Time |
5 |
| Description |
Program Direction -
- Leads or collaborates with campus partners on programming that holistically supports student success (Transfer and Exchange Student Orientation, First Year Experience Initiatives, Sophomore through Senior Year Programming, Peer Advising Programs).
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| Percentage Of Time |
5 |
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
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Dartmouth College
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Apr 25, 2025