The Divisional Fiscal Officer manages all aspects of the Student Affairs budget administration and liaises with central human resources for HR matters in Student Affairs. With deep understanding of all units in the division, provides key input and decision support to divisional leaders. Maintains effective communication with the Provost’s Office, the Office of Budget & Planning, and other central campus partners.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Management (35%)

• Develops, reports, and analyzes budgets for the Division of Student Affairs.
• Coordinates with the Provost’s Office and Central Finance during the annual planning, projection reporting, and closing cycle.
• Ensures compliance with fiscal policies and manages deliverables.
• Supervises and collaborates with the Financial Coordinator to prepare monthly departmental and programmatic reports.
• Processes and reviews financial transactions.

Overall Resource Allocation (25%)

• Develops and monitors resource allocation strategies to address programmatic needs, remove performance barriers, and achieve divisional and institutional goals. This includes personnel as well as goods and services. May consult on programmatic space issues.
• Collaborates with central finance offices and procurement to negotiate on behalf of Student Affairs.

Human Resources Management (20%)

• Serves as a designated HR liaison for Student Affairs.
• Reviews actions within the Dartmouth Online Review & Recruitment (DORR) system.
• Collaborates with central human resources to ensure compliance with personnel policies and alignment with Dartmouth HR practices.
• May advise managers on HR matters, including performance, evaluations, recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Partners with the Director for Administrative Operations to assess and develop services, initiatives, and programs supporting staff professional growth.
• Supports and facilitates organizational changes within the Division of Student Affairs.

Decision Support (20%)

• Collects and analyzes financial and HR data to inform administrative planning, operational decisions, and strategic recommendations for program directors and senior management.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency, disseminating best practices across the division.
• Participates in discussions and collaborates with Arts & Sciences and Provostial staff to prepare for the creation of the new school and subsequent realignment of student affairs offices

Required Qualifications –

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in a complex, multi-divisional environment, with a focus on finance, organizational management, or project management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with expertise in financial planning, HR, and data analysis to support decision-making.
• Experience in staff supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in using financial and HR management systems, as well as other relevant tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity by effectively serving diverse communities and fostering an inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications –

• Experience in Higher Education.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications.