Senior Director, Learning & Institutional Impact

Position Details
Position Information Posting date 05/21/2026
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 evidencebased 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 crossfunctional problemsolving, and serves as a recognized subjectmatter 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 seniorlevel 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 problemsolving 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 evidencebased strategic planning and institutional change
Demonstrated experience with datainformed decisionmaking
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 field
8 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 datadriven program development
Supervisory experience Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Faith Goodness
Department Contact Phone Number 6036463015
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Tennille Haynes, Associate Vice President
Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment 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, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function