Assistant Dean of Residential Life and Director of Residential Education

Dartmouth College, a prestigious private college in Hanover, NH, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next assistant dean of residential life and director of residential education. This is an on-site leadership role.

Dartmouth’s root system weaves through many pivotal moments in the history of the United States. Founded in 1769, the college has shaped the education landscape and prepared generations of leaders to advance industries, societies, and cultures. With a celebrated liberal arts curriculum and pioneering professional schools, Dartmouth has forged a singular identity, combining its deep commitment to outstanding undergraduate liberal arts and graduate education with distinguished research and scholarship.

Reporting to the associate dean of residential life, the assistant dean of residential life and director of residential education directs the residential education program for undergraduate students at Dartmouth College. The assistant dean partners with faculty in the house communities and supervises professional staff to develop, maintain, and assess a residential experience that fosters intellectual engagement, a sense of community and belonging, and continuity for Dartmouth students. Further, the assistant dean will work as a residential life leadership team member to assist with the day-to-day management and effective leadership of the residential life unit’s administrative, fiscal, and operational functions to achieve collective goals and objectives. This position oversees all professional staff within the department of residential education with a budget of $1 million and works in collaboration with the director of undergraduate housing and the director of greek life.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree with at least six years of relevant professional student affairs experience, preferably with a residential life focus. In addition, the assistant dean must be familiar with liberal arts institutions, living-learning and/or special interest programs within residence halls, and budget administration. Strong experience and an ongoing expressed commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in residential life with demonstrated cultural competence and proven effectiveness in serving the needs of a diverse student population are necessary. Exceptional interpersonal and persuasive skills and ability to relate well and interact with students, faculty, parents, and College administrators; excellent organizational skills and the ability to take the initiative, balance competing demands, and make decisions under pressure; outstanding written communication and public speaking skills; the ability to foster respectful communications and collaborations; and mature judgment, planning, and problem-solving skills are all required qualifications. Further, the next assistant dean will have demonstrated professional supervisory experience, programmatic leadership, experience working collaboratively with faculty, and an understanding of academic institutional policies and politics. A demonstrated ability to apply student development theory and practice in an evolving and complex residential setting; aptitude for the use of technology to create an efficient and effective workplace including but not limited to web, social media, campus software (e.g., Maxient, Banner, Star Rez, etc.); an applied understanding of case management and student accountability systems in the residential context; and the ability to adapt personal and professional schedules to the College’s year-round academic calendar are required for the next assistant dean.

Application and Nomination
Dartmouth College has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024. and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/5645345.

• Contact Heather Larabee at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

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