Special Assistant to President

Position Details
Position Information

Posting date 05/29/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129573
Position Title Special Assistant to the President
Hiring Range Minimum $92,100
Hiring Range Maximum $115,100
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 Participates in staffing the President at select evening and weekend events, including athletics, campus gatherings, and external engagements, recognizing that the rhythms of a residential higher education environment extend beyond the traditional workday.
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 As a core member of a high‑performing President’s Office and reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Special Assistant to the President manages the preparation, coordination, and execution of presidential briefing materials, correspondence, and communications workflows. The role ensures the President is fully prepared for meetings, engagements, and decision‑making through accurate, timely, and well‑coordinated materials and information flow. A successful candidate will actively engage with the Dartmouth community to build the context and relationships necessary to support the President effectively.

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of presidential materials and correspondence from intake through completion. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and the ability to independently assess, refine, and elevate materials produced by others to meet executive‑level standards. A successful candidate will operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment, including situations with incomplete information, and will be expected to identify priorities and ensure the President and Chief of Staff receive clear, accurate, and decision‑ready materials.

Required Qualifications
- Education and Experience Bachelors plus 6 or more years’ experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years supporting senior executives or equivalent experience
• Exceptional organizational, writing, and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce and refine executive‑level written materials
• Demonstrated experience coordinating executive‑level briefing materials or correspondence workflows
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously with precision and consistency
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information
• High technological fluency with collaborative tools and document management systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced executive environment
• Ability to translate broad direction into clear deliverables and manage projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to support both strategic materials preparation and real‑time executive operations, including scheduling coordination and event support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leadership in higher education, government, or nonprofit environments
• Experience coordinating executive correspondence or communications operations
• Familiarity with website content coordination or executive communications workflows

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.

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…