Director, Endowment Administration

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Posting date 01/08/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0537502

Position Title Director, Endowment Administration

Hiring Range Minimum $136,000

Hiring Range Maximum $160,000

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

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

Is this a term position? NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Endowment Administration plays a leadership role in the oversight of compliance activities related to Dartmouth’s endowment funds. The Director oversees the Endowment Administration Office and is responsible for the evaluation of all endowment agreements; this includes the interpretation, enforcement, and communication of donor intent. The aim is to ensure that
1) new agreements conform to Dartmouth’s endowment policies and documentation standards, and
2) existing funds are managed in compliance with Dartmouth’s legal, financial, and administrative obligations. In collaboration with various Dartmouth Officers, the Director of Endowment Administration is responsible for developing, recommending, implementing, and communicating endowment policies and documentation standards. The Director of Endowment Administration also consults with individuals responsible for the solicitation and documentation of non-endowment gift funds to share best practices and develop consistent policies.

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, customer service and collaboration skills with the ability to interact with senior leadership, faculty and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent writing, communication skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to recognize policy conflict issues and effectively communicate such conflicts to appropriate parties.
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and work independently and as a member of a team.
• Familiarity with accounting and budgeting concepts; especially relating to non-profit organizations.
• Strong management and supervisory experience.
• Exercises a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Competency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to adapt to new software programs.

• Thorough understanding of endowment principles and relevant legal issues (e.g. gifts, trusts, estates, and state and federal laws)
• Prior experience with legal research and interpretation
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting
• JD or paralegal certificate

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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…