"Department Administrator"

Position Details

Position Information

• Posting date: 07/31/2025
• Closing date: Open Until Filled
• Position Number: 1010652
• Position Title: Department Administrator
• Hiring Range Minimum: $68,500
• Hiring Range Maximum: $80,000
• 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 is located on campus in Hanover, NH and requires regular weekly on-site work presence of 3 days per week, and remote flexibility other days, with the understanding that full-time on-site presence will be required during program delivery weeks.
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid
• Is this a term position?: No
• Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose

To manage administrative and fiscal activities of Health Care Management Education at Dartmouth (HCME), ensuring the highest level of customer service to all HCME constituents, including students, faculty, alumni, and staff.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Five years of administrative and financial management experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize the activities of the department.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Judgment, initiative, discretion.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including Banner, Finance databases, Canvas, Zoom, Slate (or equivalent programs).
• Ability to adapt to new and changing IT applications and environments.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in higher education.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management

Key Accountabilities

1. Department Administration: Manages the administrative functions of Health Care Management Education in conformance with the goals and priorities established by the Associate Dean and in accordance with Dartmouth College policies and procedures. Acts as liaison to various campus departments and outside entities. Interprets, applies, and explains program and College policies and procedures. Continually evaluates current systems with the goal of continual improvement. Performs primary office administration as needed to provide access to office services, equipment, and supplies. Regularly handles confidential or sensitive information; exercises discretion concerning its disposition. Supports Health Care Management Education faculty and staff in scheduling complex meetings and performs other administrative duties in support of programs and Associate Dean. Provides the highest level of customer service to students, faculty, alumni, and program staff. (40%)
2. Student Services: Assists with registrar duties for HCME degree programs; certifies students with Veterans Affairs. Collaboratively manages new student on-boarding, including billing, liaison with health services, OVIS, and graduate financial aid, and manages student adherence to deadlines. Assists with student residential periods and alumni events and activities, including administrative, event, and communications support. (40%)
3. Financial Administration: Manages day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, deposits, transfers, and related transactions. Oversees purchasing for the HCME programs. Researches historical and other data and estimates the costs of expenses. (15%)
4. Information Management: Establishes and maintains HMCE’s degree program print and digital records, correspondence, and other files to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information. Acts as Records Custodian for the HCME. Collects and consolidates statistical or research-related information for use in Program reports and publications as requested. (5%)