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https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Position Information Posting date: 01/08/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 0537502 Position Title: Director, Endowment Administration Hiring Range Minimum: $136,000 Hiring Range Maximum: $170,000 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: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM Location of Position: Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Term Position: No Length of term in months: NA Grant funded position: No Position Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Endowment Administration plays a leadership role in the oversight of compliance activities related to Dartmouth’s endowment funds. The Director oversees the Endowment Administration Office and is responsible for the evaluation of all endowment agreements; this includes the interpretation, enforcement, and communication of donor intent. The aim is to ensure that 1) new agreements conform to Dartmouth’s endowment policies and documentation standards, and 2) existing funds are managed in compliance with Dartmouth’s legal, financial, and administrative obligations. In collaboration with various Dartmouth Officers, the Director of Endowment Administration is responsible for developing, recommending, implementing, and communicating endowment policies and documentation standards. The Director of Endowment Administration also consults with individuals responsible for the solicitation and documentation of non‑endowment gift funds to share best practices and develop consistent policies. Endowment Fund Administration
Oversees activities related to the creation of new funds; the modification of existing funds; new endowment pledges; the comprehensive review of existing funds; and the prioritization of other special review projects. Evaluates supporting documentation and, with consultation to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) as needed, determines donor intent and Dartmouth’s legal, financial, and administrative obligations. Addresses any problems or concerns associated with restricted terms, and initiates or recommends corrective action when appropriate. Prepares a comprehensive narrative summary of fund terms for use by Dartmouth’s financial and development areas. Classifies the fund and ensures supporting documentation is maintained in a digital repository and relevant fund files. Researches files in various Dartmouth areas to locate relevant documents such as donor letters, wills, and trusts. Compiles accounting history of funds and reconciles balances to the Endowment Fund System. Communicates with fiscal officers and other relevant personnel to obtain information about the current utilization of endowments. Assists Fiscal Officers with identification of endowment funds with restrictions that are impracticable of fulfillment. Works with Advancement to amend agreements with living donors or with OGC and outside counsel to prepare notices, applications for modification and cy pres petitions for judicial and non‑judicial release of endowment restrictions. Identifies funds where income and/or principal are available for broader utilization to provide Dartmouth with greater flexibility in use of resources, in accordance with applicable law. Responsible for ensuring all funds are classified and reported according to current accounting standards (Financial Accounting Standards Board: FASB) and legal restrictions (NH Uniform Prudent Management of Institutions Funds Act: NH UPMIFA). Percentage of Time: 40% Inter‑Department Activities
Identifies and provides analysis on legal and compliance issues relating to Dartmouth endowments. Recommends resolutions with respect to these issues. Works with OGC in order to resolve complex legal problems or perform legal research. Considers the impact of Federal and state laws and accounting/banking standards on the current and future use of endowments. Provides guidance to Development, Stewardship and Fiscal Officers across campus in areas related to endowment utilization, accounting, budgeting and reporting. Works directly with the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Vice President for University Advancement, and other Advancement and Development Officers on language for endowment solicitation and gift instruments including guidance on specific language to address complicated and unusual circumstances. Evaluates documents to determine if they sufficiently address the elements required to establish an endowment and the extent of the endowment’s flexibility for investment and utilization purposes. Identifies other areas that raise policy issues or specific concerns. Oversees follow‑up with appropriate personnel or forums to ensure compliance with policy or to recommend an exception to policy. Collaborates with Institutional Accounting team regarding creation of or modifications to endowment funds to ensure appropriate classification and accounting. Consults with and advises individuals responsible for the solicitation and documentation of non‑endowment gift funds to share best practices and develop consistent policies across the Advancement division. Percentage of Time: 30% Management Duties
Oversees the daily activities of the endowment staff and research functions for the Office of Endowment Administration. Manages, hires, delegates and provides support and training to the endowment staff as needed. Encourages and fosters a positive team‑oriented working environment through effective communication. Establishes annual departmental and individual staff goals and completes and communicates performance evaluations. Provides staff with professional development opportunities. Assesses the success and effectiveness of current practices and services and leads the office in effort to continuously improve performance. Percentage of Time: 20% Data and Policy Management
Works with Information Technology and Consulting (ITC) staff on endowment administration needs and suggests improvements for endowment fund and electronic records management system (OnBase). Is responsible for data and records management as well as constantly evaluating new storage techniques. Evaluates existing endowment policies to ensure they achieve institutional goals. Recommends changes or additions when warranted and manages the process of updating Dartmouth’s Endowment Policy Manual. Percentage of Time: 10% Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. Performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental Questions
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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 (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition) Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below) abilityJOBS Chronicle of Higher Education Glassdoor Handshake HigherEdJobs HigherEdMilitary Indeed Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn’s Job Board RecruitMilitary Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu) Other (Please specify below)
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Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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Applications are collected by Dartmouth and the selection process for this position is being managed through the search firm Robert Half. 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 Position Information Posting date: 01/08/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 0537502 Position Title: Director, Endowment Administration Hiring Range Minimum: $136,000 Hiring Range Maximum: $170,000 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: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM Location of Position: Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Term Position: No Length of term in months: NA Grant funded position: No Position Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Endowment Administration plays a leadership role in the oversight of compliance activities related to Dartmouth’s endowment funds. The Director oversees the Endowment Administration Office and is responsible for the evaluation of all endowment agreements; this includes the interpretation, enforcement, and communication of donor intent. The aim is to ensure that 1) new agreements conform to Dartmouth’s endowment policies and documentation standards, and 2) existing funds are managed in compliance with Dartmouth’s legal, financial, and administrative obligations. In collaboration with various Dartmouth Officers, the Director of Endowment Administration is responsible for developing, recommending, implementing, and communicating endowment policies and documentation standards. The Director of Endowment Administration also consults with individuals responsible for the solicitation and documentation of non‑endowment gift funds to share best practices and develop consistent policies. Endowment Fund Administration
Oversees activities related to the creation of new funds; the modification of existing funds; new endowment pledges; the comprehensive review of existing funds; and the prioritization of other special review projects. Evaluates supporting documentation and, with consultation to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) as needed, determines donor intent and Dartmouth’s legal, financial, and administrative obligations. Addresses any problems or concerns associated with restricted terms, and initiates or recommends corrective action when appropriate. Prepares a comprehensive narrative summary of fund terms for use by Dartmouth’s financial and development areas. Classifies the fund and ensures supporting documentation is maintained in a digital repository and relevant fund files. Researches files in various Dartmouth areas to locate relevant documents such as donor letters, wills, and trusts. Compiles accounting history of funds and reconciles balances to the Endowment Fund System. Communicates with fiscal officers and other relevant personnel to obtain information about the current utilization of endowments. Assists Fiscal Officers with identification of endowment funds with restrictions that are impracticable of fulfillment. Works with Advancement to amend agreements with living donors or with OGC and outside counsel to prepare notices, applications for modification and cy pres petitions for judicial and non‑judicial release of endowment restrictions. Identifies funds where income and/or principal are available for broader utilization to provide Dartmouth with greater flexibility in use of resources, in accordance with applicable law. Responsible for ensuring all funds are classified and reported according to current accounting standards (Financial Accounting Standards Board: FASB) and legal restrictions (NH Uniform Prudent Management of Institutions Funds Act: NH UPMIFA). Percentage of Time: 40% Inter‑Department Activities
Identifies and provides analysis on legal and compliance issues relating to Dartmouth endowments. Recommends resolutions with respect to these issues. Works with OGC in order to resolve complex legal problems or perform legal research. Considers the impact of Federal and state laws and accounting/banking standards on the current and future use of endowments. Provides guidance to Development, Stewardship and Fiscal Officers across campus in areas related to endowment utilization, accounting, budgeting and reporting. Works directly with the Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Vice President for University Advancement, and other Advancement and Development Officers on language for endowment solicitation and gift instruments including guidance on specific language to address complicated and unusual circumstances. Evaluates documents to determine if they sufficiently address the elements required to establish an endowment and the extent of the endowment’s flexibility for investment and utilization purposes. Identifies other areas that raise policy issues or specific concerns. Oversees follow‑up with appropriate personnel or forums to ensure compliance with policy or to recommend an exception to policy. Collaborates with Institutional Accounting team regarding creation of or modifications to endowment funds to ensure appropriate classification and accounting. Consults with and advises individuals responsible for the solicitation and documentation of non‑endowment gift funds to share best practices and develop consistent policies across the Advancement division. Percentage of Time: 30% Management Duties
Oversees the daily activities of the endowment staff and research functions for the Office of Endowment Administration. Manages, hires, delegates and provides support and training to the endowment staff as needed. Encourages and fosters a positive team‑oriented working environment through effective communication. Establishes annual departmental and individual staff goals and completes and communicates performance evaluations. Provides staff with professional development opportunities. Assesses the success and effectiveness of current practices and services and leads the office in effort to continuously improve performance. Percentage of Time: 20% Data and Policy Management
Works with Information Technology and Consulting (ITC) staff on endowment administration needs and suggests improvements for endowment fund and electronic records management system (OnBase). Is responsible for data and records management as well as constantly evaluating new storage techniques. Evaluates existing endowment policies to ensure they achieve institutional goals. Recommends changes or additions when warranted and manages the process of updating Dartmouth’s Endowment Policy Manual. Percentage of Time: 10% Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. 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 (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition) Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below) abilityJOBS Chronicle of Higher Education Glassdoor Handshake HigherEdJobs HigherEdMilitary 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)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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