Assistant Director, First Generation Office
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 4, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
03/21/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127336
Position Title
Assistant Director, First Generation Office
Department this Position Reports to
Director of the First Generation Office
Hiring Range Minimum
$58,500
Hiring Range Maximum
$73,100
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.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Assistant Director of the First-Generation Office ( FGO) at Dartmouth supports first-generation (FG) undergraduate students and fosters connections within the broader FG community. Responsibilities include leading the First-Year Summer Enrichment Program ( FYSEP), coordinating FGO events, advising FG students, conducting assessments, and maintaining FGO's digital presence. The Assistant Director will work closely with the FGO leadership team to help FG students transition successfully into the college, thrive while undergraduates, and graduate from Dartmouth prepared for life beyond commencement.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jay Davis, Director, First Generation Student Office
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Review Begins April 12, 2024
To be fully considered, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online before April 12, 2024, as the application review process will begin on April 12, 2024.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Application Review Begins April 12, 2024
To be fully considered, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online before April 12, 2024, as the application review process will begin on April 12, 2024.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72990
Key Accountabilities
Description
Student Support and Enrichment
60
Description
Advising
20
Description
Assessment and Communication
20
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--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
03/21/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127336
Position Title
Assistant Director, First Generation Office
Department this Position Reports to
Director of the First Generation Office
Hiring Range Minimum
$58,500
Hiring Range Maximum
$73,100
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.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Assistant Director of the First-Generation Office ( FGO) at Dartmouth supports first-generation (FG) undergraduate students and fosters connections within the broader FG community. Responsibilities include leading the First-Year Summer Enrichment Program ( FYSEP), coordinating FGO events, advising FG students, conducting assessments, and maintaining FGO's digital presence. The Assistant Director will work closely with the FGO leadership team to help FG students transition successfully into the college, thrive while undergraduates, and graduate from Dartmouth prepared for life beyond commencement.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Five years of relevant work experience connected to the field of education, ideally in secondary schools and/or higher education.
- Demonstrated experience with advising high school or college-age students, both individually and through the facilitation and/or teaching of groups.
- Exceptional oral and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to draft reports, presentations, and sensitive correspondence.
- Demonstrated cultural competence; proven effectiveness in serving the needs of a diverse undergraduate student population.
- Demonstrated ability to foster positive and productive relationships with all campus constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni/ae.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising professional and/or student staff.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
- Master's Degree in student affairs, Higher Education Administration, counseling-related discipline, education, or related equivalent.
- Five years of relevant work experience in counseling, advising, and mentoring first generation students.
- Background in developing and managing integrated support services for under-represented and/or marginalized communities.
- Extensive understanding of the lived experience of first generation and low-income students.
- Demonstrated experience in understanding, and operating within, budgets.
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jay Davis, Director, First Generation Student Office
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Review Begins April 12, 2024
To be fully considered, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online before April 12, 2024, as the application review process will begin on April 12, 2024.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Application Review Begins April 12, 2024
To be fully considered, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online before April 12, 2024, as the application review process will begin on April 12, 2024.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72990
Key Accountabilities
Description
Student Support and Enrichment
- Leads year-round planning and execution of the FYSEP Summer Session for first-generation and low-income first-year students under the Director's guidance.
- Trains and manages student leaders, including residential staff and mentors, for the FYSEP program.
- Collaborates with the Director to design and implement inclusive programs offering academic preparation, skill building, mentoring, and ongoing support for first-generation students.
- Coordinates FGO undergraduate events, workshops, social gatherings, and donor visits, including off-campus evening and weekend meetings.
- Supports the Associate Director in Prepare to Launch Programming as appropriate.
- Oversees selection, training, and management of peer-to-peer mentoring programs within FGO.
- Develops and fosters a community for Dartmouth's first-generation students, including overseeing the coordination of a faculty and staff network dedicated to providing mentorship and guidance.
- Supervises 1-3 Student Directors and collaborates closely with the FYSEP Student Coordinator during the summer program.
60
Description
Advising
- Guides and counsels FG students on academic, personal, social, cultural, career, and community matters.
- Monitors student progress and collaborates with other student affairs offices to enhance success opportunities.
- Addresses inquiries and concerns from faculty, colleagues, and students regarding individual student situations.
- Provides dedicated support to students facing personal and academic challenges, collaborating with FGO Director and relevant resources.
- Recognizes and addresses diverse student needs, including disabilities, health, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and citizenship, directing to appropriate offices as required.
20
Description
Assessment and Communication
- Conducts regular assessments, in collaboration with the program coordinator, to analyze FG population responses to FGO communication and programming trends.
- Manages assessments for the expanded FYSEP Pre-Orientation Program, tracking results throughout students' undergraduate careers.
- Collaborates with Ivy, COFHE peers, and national organizations to implement best practices in student support.
- Attends professional development opportunities, as advised by the Director, to bring back relevant best practice information.
- Maintains FGO website, social media, and digital communications.
- Manages program records and student database.
- Contributes to the creation and updates of an annual report for Student Affairs leadership and Development stewardship.
20
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Additional Document #1
- Additional Document #2
