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Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students
Posting date
02/19/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1011092
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
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
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.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84717
Description
Student Advising
75%
Description
Administration
15%
Description
Academic and Community Standards
5%
Description
Program Direction
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
02/19/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1011092
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
Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
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.
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.
- Master's Degree in higher education administration, student development and leadership, student personnel or related field with five years relevant work experience.
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84717
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
