Job Description:

Posting date:

10/08/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1129091

Position Title:

Senior Director for Campus Design

Department this Position Reports to:

Campus Services

Hiring Range Minimum:

$190,000

Hiring Range Maximum:

$220,000

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

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:

This position serves as a strategic and operational leader and collaborator - with the primary focus on the design of the built and natural environment of campus properties. The purpose includes ensuring development and application of design standards for buildings, systems, landscape, and hardscape. In addition, the position provides guidance and oversight of the design process to ensure consistency in approach and business processes. The position is charged with leading the effort to define, communicate and achieve the "aesthetic and materials vision" for campus assets and new construction, renovation, and renewal initiatives. The position has responsibilities that include leadership, facilitation, and advising and requires cross functional collaboration and coordination with colleagues in planning, project management, operations, sustainability, and other campus clients and departments.

Description:

This position leads the effort to achieve the "aesthetic and materials vision" for Dartmouth College's campus assets and new construction and renovation. Dartmouth facilities include over 6.5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings, serving over 5,900 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

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 Architecture, or a similar field.


• Licensure as an architect in New Hampshire, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within one year.


• 10 years of experience in planning and design in a campus environment. This could be as an employee of an institution or as practicing professional providing planning and design services to an institution.


• Experience developing design standards and managing design processes.


• Experience and certifications in sustainability or high performance buildings.


• Valid driver's license and ability to qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.


• 15 years of experience in planning and design in a campus environment - preferably in an environment that has included significant experience managing both the built and natural environment.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Vice President for Energy, Capital Projects & Facilities

Department Contact Phone Number:

Admin.HR.Services@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Vice President for Energy, Capital Projects & Facilities

Department Contact's Phone Number:

603-646-3323

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?:

Yes

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

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75991

Description:

• Development and implementation of design standards. This includes architectural, materials, systems, sustainability, and landscape focus.

Percentage Of Time:

30

Description:

• Partnering with project teams on evaluation and selection of design business partners (architects, landscape architects, other selected consultants).

Percentage Of Time:

20

Description:

• Evaluating, guiding, and enhancing design processes.

Percentage Of Time:

20

Description:

• Performing specific design review and project advising for project and client teams.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

• Performing or overseeing studies and evaluations.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Culture and Employee Belonging



We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.


• Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)


• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
  
  
  
  

Percentage Of Time:

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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