Position Purpose
The Project Manager advances the strategic and operational priorities of the Office of the Provost by managing projects, coordinating cross-functional work, and supporting effective execution across the office.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Provost for Operations and Chief Operations Officer, this position provides project management and operational support to Provost’s Office leadership as assigned. The role works closely with senior leaders, campus partners, and external collaborators to move priorities forward, ensure alignment with institutional standards, and support timely, well-coordinated outcomes.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Five or more years of project or program management experience in an academic, nonprofit, or organizational setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated success in stakeholder and vendor management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills in handling sensitive and complex issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Teams, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Marianne Thomson, Acting Senior Associate Provost for Operations and Chief Operations Officer
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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 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
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
