Assistant Director, Master of Health Administration

Assistant Director, Master of Health Administration

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location:

Category: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Type: Full-Time

Posting date
03/27/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1128522

Hiring Range Minimum
$75,700

Hiring Range Maximum
$90,700

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
This position requires regular on-site work presence of 3 days per week, with remote flexibility most other weekdays. Full-time on-site presence is required during on-site program delivery weeks and student residential weeks, including some weekend and evening hours.

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
NA

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose
Leads operational execution of Dartmouth's MHA program to ensure an exceptional student experience and regulatory compliance.

Description
This position is responsible for program administration for the Master of Health Administration degree program. Jointly offered from Geisel and Tuck, the MHA degree prepares students for management careers in health care and is taught by Geisel and Tuck faculty in a hybrid online/in-person format. For more information see mha.dartmouth.edu.

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

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, student advising, or closely related field. Demonstrated successful work experience in an environment where collaboration with multiple stakeholders and flexibility were essential.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse, global constituencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including skill with technologically-mediated communication, e.g. web-based video-conferencing and social media.
• Facility with Canvas, Zoom, Google suite, Microsoft suite and GenAI platforms; ability to learn new technological platforms as needed.
• Analytic skills and competency with spreadsheets.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, faculty, staff colleagues, and alumni.
• Ability/willingness to travel and/or to work evenings and weekends as required, to attend and manage MHA events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth driver certification.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or health care.
• Content knowledge in academic areas of business and/or health care
• Experience with academic accreditation.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lorin Parker, Executive Director Talent Management

Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent Management

Department Contact's Phone Number
603.646.2904

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85130

Management:

• Leads day-to-day operational administration of the MHA program in coordination with HCME leadership.
• Oversees course delivery operations in support of faculty, including faculty communications, course development and delivery support, and LMS quality assurance. Escalates academic concerns to the Director as appropriate.
• In regular collaboration and consultation with the Tuck Academic Operations leadership team, coordinates, prioritizes, and delegates MHA program-related tasks and deliverables for the assigned Academic Coordinator.
• Effectively and professionally represents the MHA program while engaging with all constituents, including students, faculty, and Dartmouth colleagues.
• Provides input into annual budget planning.
• Implements program-level initiatives that support a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment aligned with institutional priorities aligned with institutional strategy.
• Establishes and monitors continuous improvement processes informed by assessment data.

Percentage Of Time
65%

Student Services:

• Designs and delivers student services that respond to the needs of MHA students, enhance the MHA learning experience, and build community.
• Oversees on-boarding and orientation for incoming students.
• Serves as primary academic advisor for MHA students; coordinates formal accommodations through Dartmouth's institutional processes; refers conduct matters and complex cases to appropriate university offices.
• Collaborates with colleagues and HCME leadership to plan residential periods and other in-person and virtual student events.
• Supports student activities, including student governance and case competition teams.

Percentage Of Time
25%

Accreditation & Assessment:

• Leads operational management of CAHME accreditation cycle, including compliance tracking, documentation management, data reporting, and site visit coordination. Partners with the Director on strategic accreditation positioning and response development.
• Administers surveys and other data collection regarding the quality of the program and student satisfaction; analyzes and reports on the results; makes programmatic recommendations to HCME leadership.

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.