06/15/2022

Yes

0003700

Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Dean of Faculty

Please Inquire

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Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

M-F 8-5

Wentworth Hall, Hanover, NH 03755

Onsite only

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The Division of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at Dartmouth invites nominations and applications for the position of Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO). Reporting directly to the Dean of the Faculty for A&S, the CFOO serves as the Dean’s principal advisor on fiscal, facilities and administrative matters.

A&S comprises more than 40 academic departments and programs and educates more than 4000 undergraduate students. The division has 420 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and is among the leaders in the Ivy League in the percentage of tenured women faculty. There are also approximately 230 non-tenured faculty members and 240 staff in the A&S. The Division’s annual budget is $170 million and includes endowment, gifts for current use, tuition and research. The next CFOO will have the unique opportunity to work closely with the Dean and other administrative leaders to explore a redefinition of the Division’s internal fiscal relationship with Dartmouth.

The Arts and Sciences at Dartmouth are at the core of the institution’s identity. Faculty are proud of being at the forefront of their scholarly or creative work, with research supported by funding from a wide range of institutions, comprising over $42M in 2021. A crucial component of the A&S mission involves the creation and support of outstanding resources to advance its scholarly activity across all the Academic Divisions.

The CFOO plays an integral role in the management of A&S, working closely with the Dean and a leadership team of faculty and staff to determine strategic resource planning and allocation for A&S departments, programs, and services. Acting as an administrative leader who can provide both prudent guidance on accounting and expenditures while also ensuring that A&S faculty and staff fully maximize their benefits and opportunities, the CFOO serves as a partner with the academic deans in maintaining the strategic direction of A&S.

The successful candidate will have a record of successful organizational decision-making and experience managing personnel within a complex university, college, nonprofit or business environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial analysis and administration, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in overseeing and managing accounting and financial operations. Experience managing human resources processes and practices is preferred. Strategic vision and operational knowledge are both critical to success, as is excellent judgment regarding personnel. Along with an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree in finance, business administration, or related area is strongly preferred.

Founded in 1769 and located in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth combines comprehensive liberal arts education with focused graduate programs in medicine, business, the sciences, and engineering. A founding member of the Ivy League, Dartmouth is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of 65 of America’s leading public and private research universities. In U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2022” Dartmouth was ranked 13th among national universities and number five for faculty commitment to undergraduate teaching. With strong graduate programs and a deep commitment to research, Dartmouth is a research university and yet, in its size and commitment to transformative teaching, the undergraduate portion of the institution retains the identity of a college.

Dartmouth has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist in this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (Resumes and letters of interest) should be sent electronically to:
Zach Messitte and Jett PihakisRussell Reynolds AssociatesDartmouthArtSci-CFOO@russellreynolds.comFor fullest consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible and preferably by July 5.

Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master’s degree with at least ten years’ fiscal and academic management experience in higher education; or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills imperative.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain discretion and highest professional standards while working with confidential information.
• Ability to gather, synthesize and analyze information from numerous internal and external sources.

Dean Elizabeth Smith

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.

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, 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 has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist in this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (Resumes and letters of interest) should be sent electronically to:
Zach Messitte and Jett PihakisRussell Reynolds AssociatesDartmouthArtSci-CFOO@russellreynolds.comFor fullest consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible and preferably by July 5.

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

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Assists Dean with resource planning and management for Arts and Sciences departments, programs, and services, including determination of financial, facilities, and human resource allocations.

15%

Oversees $170MM annual operating budget including endowment, gifts for current use, tuition, and research. Provides guidance on accounting and expenditure control. Monitors resource use and allocation and coordinate long-term planning activities for the Arts and Sciences.

8%

Manages Arts and Sciences course allocation system for all academic departments and programs. Tracks teaching commitments and workload for approximately 700 faculty ensuring that all policies are followed. Works with associate deans and department chairs to monitor sabbaticals, research leaves, term trades, faculty fellowships, senior faculty grants, prestigious awards, and other leaves.

15%

Supervises Director of Budget & Research Administration and Director of Operations & Finance Center. Guides the daily operations and staff activities within the Dean of Faculty Office and approves a wide range of transactions and documentation for processing on behalf of the faculty.

5%

Reviews fiscal year-end close results for all Arts and Sciences departments and programs authorizing necessary adjustments and carry forward of funds. Works with Director of Budget & Research Administration and Director of Operations to determine final surplus/deficit condition of accounts and negotiates closing status with Central Finance Office.

5%

Advises the Dean on long and short-term facilities planning. Coordinates space renovation projects for offices, laboratories, and classrooms. Works with Dean to authorize capital budget allocations and with department and program chairs to allocate departmental request budget.

5%

Collects and analyzes faculty compensation data for purposes of determining salary requirements. Prepares worksheets for deans to use in annual salary reviews. Completes electronic payroll authorization submission to reflect salary increments ensuring that labor costs are distributed accurately to departments and programs.

5%

Manages staff recruitment, reclassification, and compensation for the Arts and Sciences. Reviews all staff annual performance evaluations. In charge of electronic submission of annual staff increments to Human Resources. Works with Dean and department chairs to allocate increment pools for distribution.

5%

Validates annual Arts and Sciences reports for government and external agencies such as IPEDS, Affirmative Action, AAUP, COFHE. Serves as DOF liaison to Office of Institutional Research.

5%

Prepares department and program profiles, history of tenure track lines and allocations, faculty vacancies, and other reports for annual Dean of Faculty Retreat. Prepares annual submission to the Controller’s Office on faculty research support.

3%

Oversees DOF funding resources for research and development programs such as Dean’s Venture Fund, Harris Fellowship Program, Carson Computer Program and Prestigious Awards Program.

3%

Develops and monitors administrative procedures for departments. Guides and assists department and program chairs in the interpretation of college policies and in preparing and meeting budget plans. Advises deans on various laws and regulations as they apply to Arts and Sciences matters. Assists Dean on various contract negotiations.

8%

Serves on college-wide committees and working groups such as the Budget Committee, College Benefits Council (when nominated), Committee on the Faculty, Committee on Priorities, Covid Emergency Planning Group.

13%

Works with Chief of Staff for Development on costs associated with various Campaign objectives. Works with deans to establish priorities associated with these objectives.

5%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.