"University Photographer"

University Photographer

Company: Dartmouth College

Category: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 11/13/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129475

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: Some nights and weekends required

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose:

To conduct highly skilled and creative photography that captures Dartmouth's people, places, and activities. This work supports a variety of artistic editorial needs and channels, including Dartmouth News, Dartmouth.edu, other web properties, social media, print, newsletters, and other digital media. Subject matter includes a high volume of campus scenes and editorial subjects to illustrate Dartmouth's unique approach to teaching, learning, research, and campus life. Portraiture and news-focused photography of events is also required.

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

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• 2-4 years experience as a photographer, with a broad portfolio of work including photojournalism, portraiture, architecture, and event photography.
• Proven technical skills in digital and photographic techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Developed aesthetic sensibility and creativity, as demonstrated by a portfolio of compelling visual imagery.
• Proven ability to collaborate with editors, social media managers, graphic designers, and project managers to deliver visual imagery that complements narrative storytelling.
• Ability to write clear, accurate captions that explain visual stories in a few sentences.
• Knowledge of and ongoing interest in current trends and issues in photography, both technical and aesthetic.
• Expertise in use of Adobe Lightroom Classic.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple, shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently on different projects and interact professionally with campus-wide constituencies including students, faculty, staff, and visiting experts.
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends using own transportation, including an ability to drive and a current license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Drone operator's license or the ability and willingness to work toward licensure.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-3015

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Katie Lenhart, Director of Photography

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.

Background Check:

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?: Yes

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

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83865

Description:

College Photography

• Performs photo assignments that require extensive knowledge of photographic equipment and techniques, including lighting, use of flash, composition, background selection, exposure, subject management, and other skills of the craft.
• Plans photo sessions from concept to completion, choosing locations and scheduling and directing subjects for best results, and capturing information relevant to the content.
• Creates creative and inspiring images that reflect the college in unique and interesting ways.

Percentage Of Time: 60%

Description:

Post Production

• Manages post-production of finished imagery, including color correction, print and digital image production, and production for use on the department's communications channels and those of partners across the institution.
• Writes photo captions and other meta data as needed.
• Uploads and organizes processed photographs in accordance with Office Of Communications systems.

Percentage Of Time: 40%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.