Position Details
Position Information Posting date 08/17/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1128065
Position Title Admissions Officer
Hiring Range Minimum $48,800
Hiring Range Maximum $61,000
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH
Working in Hanover, NH preferred. Willing to discuss Hybrid or Remote if needed. Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? Yes
If yes, length of term in months. 1224
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose The Admissions Officer performs a wide range of entrylevel admissions duties, including management of a designated recruitment territory, acting as the Dartmouth liaison to guidance counselors and prospective applicants from the assigned territory, traveling to high schools to attract qualified students, reviewing and assessing applications, and conducting group information sessions on campus and on the road in a oneyear renewable appointment. Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities One year of relevant experience as a staff or student employee in a college admissions office or related academic setting and/or direct experience in the Dartmouth community as a recent graduate. Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role.
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent, preferably in a liberal arts discipline.
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.
Facility with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related database and word processing applications.
Exceptional time management and organization skill and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Analytical thinking and decisionmaking skills.
Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth driver certification.
Ability and willingness to engage in significant out of town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin.
Evidence of a collaborative style in a projectbased setting.
Optimism, high energy and a sense of humor are valuable assets.
Experience as a staff and student employee in a college admissions office. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Faith Goodness
Department Contact Phone Number 6036463015
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Katherine Madden, Director of Admissions
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? Yes