Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking an Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings to oversee the conduct processes under the College’s Standards of Conduct. You will manage a heavy caseload, schedule hearings, and ensure sanction compliance while coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires a Masters with 3–5 years in Student Affairs (or JD), knowledge of Title IX procedures, strong communication and data-management skills, and a commitment to diversity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, or Higher education, a Law degree (JD) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in Student Affairs.
• Knowledge of database systems helpful.
• Knowledge of college judicial and residential education systems.
• Ability and interest in working collaboratively as part of a departmental and divisional team.
• Experience investigating or responding to Title IX complaints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Administrative disciplinary processes from investigation to resolution.
• Advise constituents on disciplinary procedures and coordinate information sharing with other offices.
• Maintain case documentation and support data hygiene, report generation, and administrative workflow.
• Serve as Hearing Officer for Administrative Hearings and oversee education efforts related to Conduct standards.
• Collaborate on training and outreach across campus and committees.

Skills

Educational outreach

Organizational skills

Discretion

Communication

Collaboration

Cultural competence

Diversity

Title IX experience

Data management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Client relations

Education

Masters degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, or Higher education; JD preferred

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 10/08/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

1127640

Position Title

Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings

Hiring Range Minimum

$62,300

Hiring Range Maximum

$77,900

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

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Onsite Only

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

37 Dewey Field Road

CSA Suite (4th floor)

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To assist in the administration of the Office of Community Standards & Accountability, the implementation of disciplinary procedures set forth in the Student Handbook, and the investigation, administration, and disposition of complaints and information concerning possible violations of the College’s Standards of Conduct for both individual students and student organizations. The Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings directly manages a conduct caseload across levels of misconduct, coordinates key operational functions including scheduling and sanction compliance, serves as the primary Hearing Officer for Administrative Hearings. The Assistant Director also oversees community education efforts related to the College’s Standards of Conduct.

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

Education

• Masters degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, or Higher education, a Law degree (JD) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Three to five years of experience in Student Affairs.
• Knowledge of database systems helpful.
• Knowledge of college judicial and residential education systems.
• Ability and interest in working collaboratively as part of a departmental and divisional team.
• Experience investigating or responding to Title IX complaints.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven record of successful educational outreach and administrative experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment, initiative and discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive and productive relationships with all campus constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, parents and families, and alumni/e.
• Solid foundation in student development theory and student learning theory, and their application to professional practice in higher education and student affairs.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and proven effectiveness in serving the substance abuse and health and wellness needs of a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and long hours depending on department caseload.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Katharine Maguire, Interim Associate Dean for Student Life

Department Contact Phone Number [e-mail]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Katharine Maguire, Interim Associate Dean for Student Life

Department Contact's Phone Number

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/87455

Key Accountabilities

Oversees Administrative disciplinary processes from investigation to resolution, advises all relevant constituents on disciplinary procedures, and coordinates information sharing with other offices.

Percentage Of Time 40%

Serves as a resource for office data entry and records management in Maxient, maintaining accurate and timely case documentation, and supports office-wide data hygiene, report generation, and administrative workflow.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Collaborateson internal and campus wide training and outreach, including education on disciplinary procedures, restorative practices, COS member training.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Serves as a representative to College committees, including hiring committees, as assigned. Attends and may make presentations at professional meetings, conferences, and seminars.

Percentage Of Time 10%

• 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.