Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings

Dartmouth College; Hanover, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking an Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings in Hanover, NH. The role oversees disciplinary processes, coordinates scheduling and sanction compliance, and serves as the primary Hearing Officer for Administrative Hearings to ensure consistent outcomes.

The position requires a Masters with 3–5 years in Student Affairs, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments while engaging in campus education and outreach.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, or Higher education, a Law degree (JD) or equivalent.
• 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 all relevant constituents on disciplinary procedures.
• Coordinate information sharing with other offices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Cultural competence

Discretion

Judgment

Educational outreach

Education

Masters degree

JD or equivalent

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Assistant Director for Administrative Hearings

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 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.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

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

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.

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%

Description 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%

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

Percentage Of Time 20%

Description 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.

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)
  • [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)
• 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

Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | [e-mail]