Program Manager, MBA Program

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Program Manager for the MBA Program Office (MBAPO) in Hanover, NH. The role focuses on coordinating student activity programs, housing logistics, and high-touch event support for MBA students and affiliated faculty.

The position requires strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic campus environment. Onsite work with occasional evening/weekend events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and skill successfully managing and planning logistically complex events and programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, project management, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute logistical plans for welcoming the new MBA class at Tuck and ensure a welcoming first interaction on campus.
• Manage housing process for Sachem Housing and maintain waitlists as applicable.
• Support 70 student clubs in event planning, AV orders, and related guidance.
• Assist MBA Program leadership with the planning and execution of Launch and Investiture.
• Process student reimbursements under MBAPO supervision.
• Co-manage MBAPO office email and triage inquiries as needed.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Databases

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

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 05/29/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129337

Position Title

Position Title Program Manager, MBA Program

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $28.85

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $35.00

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 Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

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. N/A

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Manages student activity programs and services, and coordinates office operations and administration for the MBA Program Office ( MBAPO ) according to Tuck’s mission, strategy, and institutional priorities.

Description

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

• Experience and skill successfully managing and planning logistically complex events and programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail; ability to format high-quality newsletters and email announcements.
• Knowledge of higher education administration or professional service business operations gained through a liberal arts education and/or relevant work experience.
• High degree of discretion in handling confidential materials.
• Strong facility with computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases)
• Commitment to working as a part of a team in a dynamic and high touch service environment.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours to support events.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of students, affiliated faculty, visiting executives, and professional staff colleagues.
• Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.
• Able to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.
• Able to seek out and create learning opportunities, including through those revealed by setbacks and failures as well as successes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a student facing role in an academic environment
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers or students.

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-2904

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

Student Activities and MBA Program Management:

• Partner with MBA Program Office ( MBAPO ) team members in planning and executing logistical plans for welcoming in the new class at Tuck and ensuring a welcoming and pleasant first interaction for their arrival to campus. (10%)
• Manage the housing process for Sachem Housing, coordinating with the Sachem Rental Manager and maintaining waitlists as applicable. (5%)
• Implement the Outdoor Trips pre-term program for incoming students. This includes working with Dartmouth Outdoor Programs to review proposed programming, ensuring programming is adequate for MBA students, and presenting proposals to MBA leadership. (5%)
• Supports 70 student clubs on all aspects of their social event planning, including submitting work orders to the Facilities Office, submitting AV orders, and providing other advice and support to student club leaders to ensure the success of their events. (10%)
• Supports MBA Program leadership in the planning and execution of Tuck Launch and Investiture. (10%)
• Processes student reimbursements with guidance from MBA Program Office leadership. (5%)
• Co-manage MBAPO office email account and triage as needed. (5%)

Percentage Of Time 50%

MBA Program Office Support:

• As a member of the MBAPO team, provide a high-level of administrative support for campus-wide events and a variety of other administrative projects and tasks, which may include the following: general office support; addressing and resolving walk-in or telephone inquiries from students, staff, and faculty; and other projects as assigned.

Percentage Of Time 50%

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Additional Document #1

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