Position Purpose
Together with the President’s support team, supports the management of the highly complex schedule of the President, prepares meeting materials and correspondence, staffs the President at meetings, and supports the day to day operations of the President’s Office as needed. The EA serves as a representative of the President’s office, engages with key stakeholders and maintains a professional and welcoming office presence.
Description
The Executive Assistant (EA) is a critical member of a high-performing, fast-paced President’s Office, providing direct, high-level administrative and operational support to the President of Dartmouth College. This is not a traditional support role — it requires someone who understands the unique needs and preferences of the president, sees the calendar as a strategic tool and understands that managing time is managing priorities.

The EA ensures that the President’s schedule, meetings, and materials are aligned with institutional goals and executed with precision, discretion, and professionalism. The role calls for a collaborative operator who:
Pays close attention to detail
Thrives in complexity
Communicates clearly
Stays grounded under pressure
Appreciates the highly confidential nature of this work
Can prioritize, as well as adapt quickly when priorities shift
Knows when to solve a problem vs. when to escalate
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Minimum 6+ years of experience supporting a senior executive.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Experience managing complex calendars with strategic intent and political sensitivity.
High technological fluency — proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and collaborative tools.
Steady under pressure, with strong emotional regulation and interpersonal tact.
Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Excellent judgment, situational awareness, and responsiveness in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector environments.
Experience planning events.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Tracy Truesdale
Department Contact Phone Number [email protected]
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Zoya Chhabra, Chief of Staff
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 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.