Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings

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

Job summary

Dartmouth College invites applications for the Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings in Hanover, NH. This exempt, regular full-time role focuses on administering disciplinary procedures and managing caseloads across conduct levels.

The position requires a Masters degree (or JD) and 3-5 years in Student Affairs, with strong organizational, confidential, and collaborative skills. Onsite work Mon–Fri, 8:30–4:30, with potential long hours based on caseload.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in Student Affairs.
• Knowledge of college judicial and residential education systems.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and long hours depending on caseload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Administrative disciplinary processes from investigation to resolution.
• Advise constituents on disciplinary procedures and coordinate information sharing.
• Coordinate scheduling, sanction compliance, and act as Hearing Officer for Administrative Hearings.
• Oversee community education efforts related to College Standards of Conduct.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Judgment

Confidentiality

Education

Masters degree in Counseling/Student Personnel/Higher Education or JD

Tools

Database systems knowledge

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

10/08/2026

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 CommunityStandards & Accountability, the implementation of disciplinaryprocedures set forth in the Student Handbook, and theinvestigation, administration, and disposition of complaints andinformation concerning possible violations of the College’sStandards of Conduct for both individual students and studentorganizations. The Assistant Director for Administrative Hearingsdirectly manages a conduct caseload across levels of misconduct,coordinates key operational functions including scheduling andsanction compliance, serves as the primary Hearing Officer forAdministrative Hearings. The Assistant Director also overseescommunity education efforts related to the College’s Standards ofConduct.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience

Education

• Masters degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, or Highereducation, a Law degree (JD) or the equivalent combination ofeducation 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.

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

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 welcomefrom 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 oftobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibitedin all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operatedor 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 questionsregarding years of direct experience, indirect experience, andpeople management experience. Responses will be reviewed alongsideapplication materials. Your response will be cross-referenced withyour application materials to verify accuracy and, for finalists,to inform salary placement.

Please ensure your resume and work history clearly reflect the fullscope of your work, including position titles, employment dates,responsibilities, and supervisory duties. Incomplete orinconsistent information may affect how your experience isevaluated.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87455

Key Accountabilities

Description

Oversees Administrative disciplinary processes from investigationto resolution, advises all relevant constituents on disciplinaryprocedures, and coordinates information sharing with otheroffices.

Percentage Of Time

40%

Description

Serves as a resource for office data entry and records managementin Maxient, maintaining accurate and timely case documentation, andsupports office-wide data hygiene, report generation, andadministrative workflow.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

Collaborates on internal and campus wide training and outreach,including education on disciplinary procedures, restorativepractices, COS member training.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

Serves as a representative to College committees, including hiringcommittees, as assigned. Attends and may make presentations atprofessional meetings, conferences, and seminars.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions,interactions, and communications with others appropriate to anenvironment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

1. * How many years of indirect experience do you have in relatedor 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)
2. * 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)
3. * 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)
4. * 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)
   • [e-mail] email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HigherEdMilitary
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
   • RecruitMilitary
   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)
5. If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter