Administrative Assistant IV
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Position Details
Position Information
Posting date 09/10/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129701
Position Title Administrative Assistant IV
Hiring Range Minimum $22.75
Hiring Range Maximum $28.45
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule Monday through Friday; 8am-5pm
Location of Position Hanover, NH
Wentworth
Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. NA
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose Provides day-to-day support to the Assistant to the Dean of the Faculty Committees and the Director of Academic Operations.
Maintains an understanding of office commitments and acts to ensure the smooth
flow of work and timely accomplishments of office objectives. Works to
increase office efficiency and productivity and serves as the first point of
contact for both offices.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
3-5 years of office/administrative experience in a related field, with
some degree of autonomy.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
In-depth knowledge of office and administrative procedures and workflow.
Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and to maintain
confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills, particularly in planning events and project
support.
Proficient in standard office systems such as Microsoft Word, Outlook,
Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker, and other programs. Proactive in learning
new technologies.
Demonstrated technology skills in managing and retrieving information from
database systems.
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and multitask within a busy
environment.
Initiative, sound judgement, and ability to work independently.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills; enjoys working
with a variety of people.
Flexible nature, nimble, ability to adjust and respond to changing
demands.
Curious, creative, and engaged team player.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Christine Ross or Lisa LaFlam
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-2020
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Christine Ross, Director of Academic Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number 603 646-1302
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 Applicants will be asked to respond to three supplemental questions regarding years of direct experience, indirect experience, and people management experience. Responses will be reviewed alongside application materials. Your response will be cross-referenced with your application materials to verify accuracy and, for finalists, to inform salary placement.
Please ensure your resume and work history clearly reflect the full scope of
your work, including position titles, employment dates, responsibilities, and
supervisory duties. Incomplete or inconsistent information may affect how your
experience is evaluated.
Quick Link https: // searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87168
Key Accountabilities
Description Events/Project Coordination
Assists with the planning of small and large committee meetings. Support
includes researching/securing venues, booking caterers, ordering
refreshments, preparing handouts, securing audiovisual equipment, ensuring
proper room set up, and providing on-site assistance leading up to and
during meetings/events.
Assists in coordinating special meetings, workshops, and other functions
related to committee activities as needed (securing venue, catering, name
tags, technical services, room setup, and on-site assistance leading up to
and during events)
Assists the Assistant to the Dean with outreach and communication to
committee participants.
Assists in any follow-up activities required from meetings and/or events.
Percentage Of Time 20
Description Calendar/Management/Communications
Oversees general email account, including daily monitoring and general
Outlook upkeep, responding to, and filing emails, and sending out email
communications on behalf of the Assistant to the Dean.
Assists the Assistant to the Dean in managing meeting requests,
organization and preparation of meeting materials, and other scheduling
responsibilities.
Answers phones, direct calls, records messages, and responds to inquiries
on behalf of the Assistant to the Dean.
Ensures accuracy, thoroughness, and confidentiality of information
pertaining to faculty, staff, departments/programs, and committees.
Percentage Of Time 10
Description General Office Support
Responsible for ordering supplies for related committee activities in a
timely fashion and reconciles all p-card receipts for office purchases.
Organizes faculty committee recordkeeping, scans faculty committee meeting
materials to build archive or records and maintains archive of committee
meeting materials in electronic format.
Collects faculty CVs for annual committee elections and organizes in
shared folders for the Assistant to the Dean.
Updates/maintains record of faculty committee assignments in IRIS
Prepares and administers annual committee preference survey to the
faculty, uploads results to committee portal in IRIS
Prepares committee and council appointment letters for the Assistant to
the Dean.
Maintains Faculty of Arts and Sciences Committee SharePoint hub.
Updates Organization of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences charter document
Updates/maintains Arts and Sciences Committee webpage.
Assists with research, data gathering, and special projects associated
with faculty committee activities as needed.
Maintains cognizance of working within a diverse community; endeavors to
enhance the culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
thought actions, interactions, and communication with others.
Percentage Of Time 20
Description Administration
Assists in the day-to-day operations of the office and division, including
updating templates, processes & projects across all divisions, and support
of a variety of divisional needs.
Serves as point of contact for A&S departments, programs, centers,
institutes, ITC, and other campus partners. Provides guidance and support
to ensure smooth operations.
Ensures compliance with regulations and internal policies.
Implements operational procedures to meet goals of DoF.
Schedules and coordinates agendas of meetings, including with DCs.
Assists with addressing issues, troubleshooting, triage, and problem
solving.
Percentage Of Time 25
Description Systems Administration and Project Management
Assists the Director of Academic Operations in maintaining information
systems, data integrity, project management, and data reporting.
Provides regular reports to director and DoF senior leadership.
Assists in the preparing of annual compensation sheets for director and
deans, archives data, and ensures relevant information is available to the
offices of finance and human resources.
Serves as point of contact on academic systems, refers inquiries to
appropriate parties.
Supports chairs, associate deans on systems related to faculty
recruitment, evaluation, etc.
Regularly updates users on procedures related to faculty recruitment &
evaluation systems.
Percentage Of Time 15
Description Communications
Works with the executive assistant to the dean and A&S director of
communications on DoF communication (FRS memos, teaching FRS memo, salary
sheet that accompany salary letters, etc.)
Drafts reports, memos, correspondence as needed.
Builds and maintains strong partnerships within Wentworth, faculty,
department/program chairs, and central administrators.
Percentage Of Time 10
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-- 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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
How many years of indirect experience do you have in related or transferable work that supports this role? Please briefly describe this indirect experience, including specific positions held and the number of years of indirect experience acquired while in these roles.
(Open Ended Question)
How many years of formal supervisory experience do you have, including direct responsibility for staff (e.g., hiring, performance management, terminations)? Please briefly describe your people management experience, including the positions held, number of direct reports, and the number of years of people management experience acquired while in these roles.
(Open Ended Question)
How many years of direct experience do you have in work closely aligned with the key accountabilities of this role? Please briefly describe your direct experience, including specific positions held and the number of years of direct experience acquired while in these roles.
(Open Ended Question)
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)
[email protected] email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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Glassdoor
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Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn's Job Board
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Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
