Executive Assistant to President

Overview

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Location:

Hanover, NH | Onsite only | Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Posting date: 12/19/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Number: 1129431

Position Title:

Executive Assistant to the President

Hiring Range:
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

Schedule:

Some evening and weekend work required.

Together with the President’s support team, supports the management of the highly complex schedule of the President, prepares meeting materials and correspondence, staffs the President at meetings, and supports the day to day operations of the President’s Office as needed. The EA serves as a representative of the President’s office, engages with key stakeholders and maintains a professional and welcoming office presence.

The Executive Assistant (EA) is a critical member of a high-performing, fast-paced President’s Office, providing direct, high-level administrative and operational support to the President of Dartmouth College. This is not a traditional support role — it requires someone who understands the unique needs and preferences of the president, sees the calendar as a strategic tool and understands that managing time is managing priorities.

• Thrives in complexity
• Communicates clearly
• Stays grounded under pressure
• Appreciates the highly confidential nature of this work
• Can prioritize, as well as adapt quickly when priorities shift
• Knows when to solve a problem vs. when to escalate

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

• Minimum 6+ years of experience supporting a senior executive
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience managing complex calendars with strategic intent and political sensitivity
• High technological fluency — proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and collaborative tools
• Steady under pressure, with strong emotional regulation and interpersonal tact
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent judgment, situational awareness, and responsiveness in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector environments
• Experience planning events

Tracy Truesdale

Department Contact for Cover Letter and

Title:

Zoya Chhabra, Chief of Staff

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 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.

Dartmouth College has retained Kennison & Associates to assist in the search for the Executive Assistant position. A representative from Kennison & Associates may reach out to candidates directly.

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Contact:
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph  | jobs