Precollege Programs Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 07/20/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129658 Position Title Precollege Programs Manager Hiring Range Minimum $30.00 Hiring Range Maximum $35.00 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time w/end date Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid Is this a term position? Yes If yes, length of term in months. 24 months Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

The Precollege Programs Manager plays a central role in bringing Dartmouth's mission to life for the next generation of scholars. By ensuring the seamless day-to-day operation of Dartmouth's on-campus and online Precollege programs, this role creates the conditions for high school students to thrive academically and personally in a collegiate environment. The Program Manager serves as a critical link between students and families, instructors, and the broader Dartmouth community - translating program vision into lived experience. Through thoughtful coordination, proactive communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Program Manager helps Dartmouth deliver transformative educational experiences that reflect the College's values of intellectual rigor, inclusivity, and lifelong connection.

Description

We're hiring for a Precollege Programs Manager. This could be you if…

You are an organized, people-oriented professional who wants to help high school students have a transformative experience at one of the world's great universities. You thrive on logistics, love supporting faculty and students alike, and find genuine satisfaction in making complex programs run smoothly. You're equally comfortable answering a nervous family's questions and building a semester's worth of enrollment reports.

You are able and willing to work on-campus in Hanover, NH during program sessions, with hybrid flexibility outside of peak program dates.

But enough about you - how about us?

We are the Dartmouth Precollege Programs team - a small, mission-driven group dedicated to bringing the Dartmouth experience to high school students from across the country and around the world. We're collaborative, creative, and deeply committed to student success. We believe access to rigorous, inspiring academic experiences can change a young person's trajectory, and we work hard to deliver that every summer.

What about daily life?

Work with instructors, residential staff, and student mentors to coordinate everything from class schedules and orientation to field trips and end-of-program celebrations. Manage communications with enrolled students and families. Track enrollment data, support hiring, and help build the systems and resources that keep our programs running year after year. Stay curious, flexible, and calm under pressure - because no two days look the same.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline (higher education administration, student affairs, education, or related field).
• Experience in program coordination or administration, preferably in a higher education, summer academic, or youth-serving environment, with demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with tools and systems used in academic program management, including: student information or enrollment management systems; communication platforms (e.g., email marketing, family-facing portals); and productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
• Proficient in data tracking and reporting (e.g., enrollment metrics, budget monitoring, program evaluations); experience creating clear, professional communications and program materials for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of best practices in youth program administration, academic support services, and student safety protocols.
• Ability to work successfully in a hybrid and/or on-campus (Hanover, NH) environment, including evenings and weekends during program sessions.
• Superior ability to engage in positive, professional interactions with students, families, faculty, and staff across the Dartmouth community.
• Knowledge of effective task and project management practices, including experience developing and maintaining operational documentation and resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population of students and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university or college setting, particularly with Precollege, continuing education, or enrollment management programs.
• Familiarity with Dartmouth's campus, resources, student services, and institutional culture.
• Experience delivering or supporting instructor/faculty training or onboarding.
• Experience with CRM or enrollment management platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and visualize enrollment or program data to support decision-making.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, event logistics, or residential program operations.
• Comfort with website content management and basic social media administration.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring student staff, teaching assistants, or program volunteers.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kyle Hastbacka Department Contact Phone Number Kyle.M.Hastbacka@dartmouth.edu Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lucretia Penfield, Director, Precollege Programs 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.

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

This position is a 24-month term position.

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/86572

Key Accountabilities

Description

Program Operations and Coordination -

• Plans, organizes, and executes day-to-day operations across Dartmouth's on-campus and online Precollege programs, ensuring a seamless experience for students, families, and instructors.
• Manages concurrent program workflows across the annual calendar, from enrollment and hiring to orientation, instruction, and closeout.
• Coordinates logistics for all program activities including class schedules, housing check-in, orientation workshops, field trips, and co-curricular events.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for enrolled students and families, providing timely, professional communication around schedules, policies, and resources.
• Supports academic accommodations and student safety in collaboration with residential staff, mentors, and campus partners.
• Manages purchases, expenses, reimbursements, and vendor billing, including end-of-program reconciliation with Conferences & Events.

Percentage Of Time 50 Description

Enrollment, Data, and Communications -

• Compiles and distributes weekly enrollment and sales data to program leadership.
• Monitors program inboxes and maintains accurate student records and program documentation throughout the year.
• Contributes to marketing and outreach efforts including website updates, social media content, and promotional materials during the sales season.
• Tracks progress toward enrollment goals and surface insights to inform program planning and decision-making.

Percentage Of Time 25 Description

Instructor and Staff Support -

• Coordinates the full instructor hiring process once course minimums are met, including offer letters, background checks, and Code of Conduct completion.
• Hires and onboards undergraduate teaching assistants; collect syllabi and coordinate course materials each spring.
• Prepares materials for orientation workshops.
• Supports instructors with ongoing classroom and co-curricular needs throughout the program.

Percentage Of Time 15 Description

Program Development and Continuous Improvement -

• Designs and maintains a comprehensive knowledge base documenting all program functions, serving as a central resource for staff and faculty continuity.
• Revises and updates the Instructor Handbook annually.
• Gathers participant and instructor feedback and contribute to program assessment and evaluation.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational processes, incorporating emerging best practices in Precollege and youth program administration.

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.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Additional Document #1