Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date: 09/04/2026

Closing date:
Open Until Filled

Position Number: 0006601

Position Title:

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Hiring Range Minimum:
Please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum:
Please inquire

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

Location of Position:
Hanover, NH 03755

Thayer School of Engineering

15 Thayer Drive

Remote Work Eligibility:
Hybrid

Is this a term position?:
No

Is this a grant funded position?:
No

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer ( CFAO) provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all business‑support functions—administration, facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. The role oversees 7-10 direct reports that collectively manage a large group of professional staff across seven functional units, and is responsible for a $100+ million annual operating budget. The CFAO partners with the Dean, senior leadership team, and the Thayer Board of Advisors and collaborates with campus colleagues to translate the school's vision into operational reality.

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer ( CFAO) provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all business‑support functions—administration, facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. The role oversees 7-10 direct reports that collectively manage a large group of professional staff across seven functional units, and is responsible for a $100+ million annual operating budget. The CFAO partners with the Dean, senior leadership team, and the Thayer Board of Advisors and collaborates with campus colleagues to translate the school's vision into operational reality.

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

• Proven record as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing finance, HR, and facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and capital‑project finance; experience managing a multi‑million‑dollar budget.
• Track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives on time and on budget, with measurable impact on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams of 50 + staff; commitment to inclusive leadership.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
• Unquestioned personal and professional integrity; commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.

Advanced degree ( MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.

Elisabeth Waltz

Dean Doug Van Citters

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.

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…