Associate Vice President, Business & Hospitality - Military Veterans
at Dartmouth College
Position Information
Posting date 01/17/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 0160300
Position Title Associate Vice President, Business & Hospitality
Department this Position Reports to Dining & Auxiliary Operations
Hiring Range Minimum $209,500
Hiring Range Maximum $261,800
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
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. n/a
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
Provides strategic leadership for Dartmouth's Auxiliaries, including Dartmouth Dining, the Hanover Inn, Dartmouth Skiway, Dartmouth Printing and Mail Services, and Mail and Delivery Services. Drives alignment between these business units and Dartmouth's mission by setting long-term goals, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring financial sustainability. Accountable for the delivery of high-quality services that enhance campus life for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. Sets the vision and direction for the daily operations and develops a strong customer service culture. Partners with central Dartmouth resources to manage the financial, IT, and HR needs for the various units. Manages a workforce of over 550 employees, including union, non-union, managers, supervisors, students, temporary staff, contracted personnel, and employees with different abilities. The total budgeted revenue for all areas of oversight is $60 million and is growing.
Description
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
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in progressively responsible positions, managing a multi-unit, diversified organization in the dining or hospitality industry.
- Experience in strategy-development and operations of a variety of dining services.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Russell Reynolds Associates
Department Contact Phone Number dartmouthavp@russellreynolds.com
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Sr Vice President for Operations, Josh Keniston
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
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 retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist in the search for the Associate Vice President, Business & Hospitality. For more information and to apply for this role, please contact Russell Reynolds Associates by email at: dartmouthavp@russellreynolds.com .
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
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