Dartmouth College

Provost Division Fiscal Officer

Dartmouth College$142K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Financial Management, or equivalent experience.
  • Eight years of relevant financial and administrative experience.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, proficient in accounting and financial systems.
  • Experience in grant and budget management, strategic planning, and multi-year fiscal plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to pressures and shifting priorities.
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
  • Commitment to diversity and serving varied populations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial services for Provost division departments and programs.
  • Provide analysis and recommendations for multi-year planning and budgets.
  • Develop and communicate strategic financial priorities for the division.
  • Meet regularly with leaders to discuss issues and resource allocation.
  • Represent the Office of the Provost in committees and development activities.
  • Lead training on Dartmouth's financial systems and compliance matters.
  • Manage sponsored project accounts and ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment with a consistent work schedule.
  • Onsite position with potential for hybrid work arrangement based on needs.
  • Engagement in diverse academic and financial projects.
  • Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with faculty and staff.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
08/20/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1129452

Position Title
Provost Division Fiscal Officer

Hiring Range Minimum
$142,800

Hiring Range Maximum
Commensurate with Experience

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

This role is primarily onsite, though a hybrid work schedule may be considered based on the needs of the position and department.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
NA

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose

Working closely with the Associate Provost and Chief Financial Officer, the Provost Division Fiscal Officer manages the full range of financial services, including budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis, for a portfolio of Provost division departments, centers, institutes, and programs. The role provides strategic and operational financial guidance and support, contributing to the advancement of divisional and institutional priorities while ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. The role also develops and maintains a deep understanding of areas within the Provost division.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Financial Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Eight years of relevant financial and administrative experience.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in accounting, spreadsheets, and related financial systems.
  • Experience in grant and budget management, including strategic planning, cost-benefit analysis, and development of multi-year fiscal plans.
  • Ability to set priorities and respond effectively to pressures, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree, i.e. MBA or CPA.
  • Comprehensive experience in grant administration in an academic setting.
  • Higher education or nonprofit management experience strongly preferred.


Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact Phone Number
[email protected]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Marianne Thomson, Interim Senior Associate Provost for Operations and Chief Operations Officer

Department Contact's Phone Number

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

Additional Instructions

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86928

Key Accountabilities

Description

Provost Division Fiscal Officer -
  • Provides management from transaction level oversight to reporting and support through the full fiscal year cycle for a portfolio of departments, centers, institutes, and programs in the Provost division.
  • Provides analysis, decision support, and recommendations for multi-year planning and annual budgets for assigned units.
  • Participates in developing and communicating strategic financial priorities for the Provost division.
  • Meets regularly with area leaders to discuss material issues and ensure open communication, optimal resource allocation.
  • Represents the Office of the Provost in Dartmouth-wide committees, initiatives, and professional development activities, contributing to continuous improvement for Dartmouth and its constituencies.


Percentage Of Time
80

Description

System Training and Compliance -
  • Leads group or individual trainings for Dartmouth's financial systems as needed.
  • Advises area leaders, staff, and students on compliance matters and navigating the required financial processes.


Percentage Of Time
10

Description

Sponsored Projects -
  • Provides in-depth understanding and experience in the Sponsored Project funding, reporting, and compliance cycle. Manages specific sponsored projects accounts as assigned.


Percentage Of Time
10

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

About Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, it is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
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