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Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Feb 19, 2026

Position Information

Posting date	02/19/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1011092
Position Title	Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students
Hiring Range Minimum	$75,700
Hiring Range Maximum	$94,700
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 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students is one of a unit of undergraduate deans within the Division of Undergraduate Education in the School of Arts & Sciences. The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students is responsible for 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
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Three years relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 crises 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.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree in higher education administration, student development and leadership, student personnel or related field with five years relevant work experience.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Mary Nyhan, Director, Senior Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-2243
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Mary Nyhan, Director, Senior Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-2243
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
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	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/84717

Key Accountabilities

Description	Student Advising Provides holistic, developmentally appropriate advising to 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.
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 student withdrawal and return processes. Writes letters of recommendation for student scholarships, undergraduate program opportunities, and graduate school applications.
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.
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 Initiatives, New Student Orientation, Sophomore through Senior Year Programming, Peer Advising Programs).
Percentage Of Time	5%

--	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