Administrative Assistant II

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 35,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dartmouth College, located in Lebanon, NH, seeks an experienced administrative support professional to manage daily administrative activities for the Department of Epidemiology. This on-site, regular part-time role supports faculty and staff across multiple academic and research activities.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organization, and discretion, with responsibilities including meeting coordination, onboarding, travel and reimbursements, and daily operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: One to two years of relevant experience; exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; highly organized and proactive; ability to manage multiple priorities; strong attention to detail; collaborative and team-oriented; adaptable and discreet; strong customer-service orientation; proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Zoom, Slack.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support for faculty and non-faculty academic appointment, reappointment, and related personnel processes.
Coordinates departmental meetings, seminars, workshops, and interview schedules; ensures seamless logistical planning.
Assists with departmental financial and administrative transactions including travel, purchasing, and reimbursements.
Maintains and updates departmental distribution lists, calendars, and records.
Coordinates onboarding activities for new employees and assists with orientation logistics.
Supports departmental operational initiatives and implements new procedures.
Assists with annual reporting; conducts inventory updates and data requests.
Provides general administrative support to the Operations Director and department leadership.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Proactive

Multitasking

Discretion

Teamwork

Independence

Customer Service

Education

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Zoom

Slack

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Posting date 08/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Number

Position Number 1128663

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $20.28

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $25.34

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 20

Schedule

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH
Dartmouth Health

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To manage the daily administrative activities to facilitate an efficient administrative infrastructure supporting the department’s multi-disciplinary academic and research goals.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

One to two years of relevant experience.
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and confidently with faculty, staff, students, institutional partners, and external contacts.
Highly organized, resourceful, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs, identify next steps, and move work forward with appropriate independence.
Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment, including the ability to recognize when to act independently, when to seek guidance, and when to elevate an issue.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining responsive to changing needs, schedules, and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, follow-through, and timely completion of work.
Collaborative and team-oriented, while equally comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assignments from start to finish.
Adaptable, curious, and comfortable learning new processes, systems, and responsibilities.
Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong customer-service orientation and the ability to build positive working relationships across a diverse academic and professional community.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Zoom, Slack, and related administrative and collaboration technologies, with the ability and enthusiasm to quickly learn new applications and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Dartmouth College systems experience.
Bachelor’s degree plus three plus years of relevant experience.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-5195

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Timi Ann Neri, Operations Director

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-5195

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.

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?

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

Provides administrative support for faculty and non-faculty academic appointment, reappointment, and related personnel processes in coordination with the Operations Director and other administrative offices.
Coordinates departmental meetings, seminars, workshops, committee meetings, faculty recruitment activities, interview schedules, visitor itineraries, and special events, ensuring seamless logistical planning and execution.
Assists with departmental financial and administrative transactions, including travel arrangements and reimbursements, purchasing, event support, invoice processing, and other routine business operations.
Maintains and updates departmental distribution lists, shared calendars, contact information, organizational resources, and other administrative records to support effective communication and daily operations.
Coordination of new employee onboarding activities, maintains onboarding checklists, and assists with orientation logistics to ensure a welcoming and consistent experience for new faculty and staff.
Supports departmental operational initiatives by tracking action items, maintaining administrative documentation, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with implementation of new procedures and process improvements.
Assists with annual departmental reporting requirements, including space planning surveys, inventory updates, and other institutional data requests.
Provides general administrative support to the Operations Director and department leadership, responding to evolving departmental priorities and contributing to the efficient operation of the Department of Epidemiology.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 60

Description

Communication and Administrative Support

Serves as a professional point of contact for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and external partners, providing timely assistance, directing inquiries, and facilitating effective communication on behalf of the department while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Drafts, prepares, formats, and proofreads a variety of departmental correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, and other administrative documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
Monitors and assists with the management of shared departmental email accounts, routing inquiries to the appropriate individuals and tracking requests to completion as needed.
Maintains departmental records, electronic filing systems, shared drives, SharePoint sites, and administrative databases in accordance with institutional record retention and confidentiality requirements.
Coordinates the collection, organization, and distribution of departmental information, forms, announcements, and reference materials to support efficient administrative operations.
Assists with maintaining departmental calendars, scheduling resources, and shared administrative tools to promote organization, collaboration, and effective workflow management.
Supports departmental reporting, data collection, and document preparation for institutional requests, audits, surveys, accreditation activities, and other administrative initiatives.
Performs additional administrative and operational duties as assigned in support of the Department of Epidemiology’s mission and strategic priorities.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40

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.

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