Senior Director, Learning & Institutional Impact
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
08/25/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129586
Position Title
Senior Director, Learning & Institutional Impact
Hiring Range Minimum
$142,800
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
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Senior Director for Learning & Institutional Impact leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Dartmouth's institutional learning and belonging strategy. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Inclusion and Strategic Engagement, this senior role drives the development of evidence‑based training and curriculum, translates campus climate data into scalable programmatic interventions, and advances belonging initiatives for a large, diverse institutional audience across faculty, staff, and students.
The Senior Director exercises independent judgment, leads cross-functional problem-solving, and serves as a recognized subject‑matter expert in inclusion learning, organizational assessment, and institutional change.
Description
Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Master's degree plus 8 or more years' progressively responsible experience, or PhD plus 6 or more years' experience, in higher education, organizational development, adult learning, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated senior‑level experience leading the design, implementation, and rigorous assessment of inclusion and belonging initiatives at an institutional scale, in close partnership with senior faculty, staff, and administrative leaders
Deep knowledge of higher education structures, governance systems, and the organizational dynamics that shape inclusion and belonging efforts at research universities
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative information and apply structured problem‑solving to nuanced institutional challenges
Advanced proficiency in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data—including campus climate survey data—to diagnose trends, evaluate program impact, and drive evidence‑based strategic planning and institutional change
Demonstrated experience with data‑informed decision‑making
Demonstrated ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential data and information
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with all levels of faculty and staff and collaborate with groups representing diverse constituencies
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills for independently leading faculty and staff teams and presenting to varied audiences
Proficiency in written communication with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines while adapting to a rapidly changing organizational environment
Strong planning and project management skills
Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision and take initiative
Strong integrity, flexibility, and ability to adapt
Proficiency in assessment and data platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Tableau, SPSS, or comparable tools); ability to build and present data dashboards and reports for varied institutional stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Higher Education, Social Work, Organizational Development, Sociology, or related field8+ years of progressively responsible experience leading institutional belonging, learning, or organizational development initiatives at a research university or comparable institution
Experience with institutional climate assessment and data‑driven program development
Supervisory experience
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