Assistant Director of Budget Planning and Analysis

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking an Assistant Director of Budget Planning and Analysis to partner with the Director of Finance and support the Dean of Faculty Division. You will lead budget development, forecasting and analytical reporting to ensure data integrity and informed decision making.

This hybrid role combines rigorous financial modeling with collaboration across departments to advance divisional priorities and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of relevant financial experience.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Supports the preparation of the annual divisional budget, including projections, reallocations, and new initiative requests.
• Collaborates with School of Arts & Sciences finance personnel to coordinate shared budgetary matters.
• Works directly with department chairs, program heads, and administrators to develop unit budgets aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensures compliance with Dartmouth’s financial policies, procedures, and budgetary frameworks.
• Conducts comprehensive financial analyses using historical data and current trends to support budget decisions and resource allocations.
• Develops and maintains financial models to support scenario planning and long-term financial forecasting.
• Prepares regular and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provides analytical support for strategic initiatives and assesses financial impacts.
• Supports resource allocation decisions based on divisional goals and programmatic needs.
• Coordinates analysis efforts with School of Arts & Sciences finance staff to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Leads the development of financial forecasts and long-term projections to inform divisional planning.
• Identifies potential financial risks and recommends mitigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Accounting principles

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

DEI commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

Hyperion

Job description

Assistant Director of Budget Planning and Analysis

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 06/27/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1128772

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Director of Budget Planning and Analysis

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $115,700

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $135,600

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

M-F 8-5

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

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

Working in close partnership with the Director of Finance, Budget & Research Administration, the Assistant Director of Budget Planning and Analysis supports all aspects of budget development, planning, forecasting, and financial analysis for the Dean of Faculty Division. The role provides strategic and operational financial guidance to departments and programs and contributes to the advancement of divisional priorities. The incumbent ensures the integrity of financial data, facilitates informed decision-making, and collaborates with School of Arts & Sciences finance staff to support cohesive financial management across the school.

Description

NA

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

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

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Eight years of relevant financial experience.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger, Hyperion, or similar enterprise financial systems.Experience analyzing large, complex financial data sets.
• Familiarity with human resources and payroll financial data.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible financial experience in a higher education or similarly complex setting.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries [e-mail]

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-2803

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kate Soule

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-2803

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

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

• Supports the preparation of the annual divisional budget, including projections, reallocations, and new initiative requests.
• Collaborates with School of Arts & Sciences finance personnel to coordinate shared budgetary matters.
• Works directly with department chairs, program heads, and administrators to develop unit budgets aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensures compliance with Dartmouth’s financial policies, procedures, and budgetary frameworks.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25%

Description

• Conducts comprehensive financial analyses using historical data and current trends to support budget decisions and resource allocations.
• Develops and maintains financial models to support scenario planning and long-term financial forecasting.
• Prepares regular and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provides analytical support for strategic initiatives and assesses financial impacts.
• Supports resource allocation decisions based on divisional goals and programmatic needs.
• Coordinates analysis efforts with School of Arts & Sciences finance staff to ensure consistency and transparency.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30%

Description

Forecasting and Projections:

• Leads the development of financial forecasts and long-term projections to inform divisional planning.
• Identifies potential financial risks and recommends mitigation