Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). Reporting directly to Dean Douglas Van Citters, the CFAO serves as the school’s senior administrative and business officer, providing leadership across administration, finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. As a trusted advisor to the Dean, senior leadership team, and Board of Advisors, the CFAO will be responsible for advancing Thayer’s strategic priorities through sound financial stewardship, operational excellence, and thoughtful investment in the people, infrastructure, and systems that support the school’s academic and research mission.

The CFAO joins Thayer at an exciting moment in the school’s evolution following a period of expansion. One of the nation’s oldest engineering schools, Thayer combines a distinctive liberal arts foundation with a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The school is entering a new phase of strategic planning under Dean Van Citters while continuing to expand its impact in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health, biomedical engineering, energy systems, advanced materials, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience. The next CFAO will play a central role in helping the school translate these ambitions into reality and ensuring Thayer is well-positioned for sustainable success in a dynamic higher education landscape.

With approximately 700 students, 85 core faculty members, and an annual operating budget exceeding $110M, Thayer is a vibrant and highly collaborative academic community. Research and innovation are central to the school’s identity, with faculty and students engaged in groundbreaking work across engineering disciplines and a strong culture of entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.

The next CFAO will be a vital partner to academic and administrative leaders across both Thayer and Dartmouth. Leading a broad operational portfolio and a team spanning seven functional areas, the CFAO will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence. The successful candidate will bring sophisticated financial and operational expertise, a deep appreciation for the research and teaching mission of a premier university, and strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across a decentralized institution. Working closely with leaders throughout Dartmouth, the CFAO will serve as a strategic bridge between the school and the wider university community, helping to advance institutional priorities while ensuring that Thayer’s distinctive needs and aspirations are effectively represented.

This is an on-site position with the CFAO living in the greater Hanover, NH region.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below.

Dan Rodas is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Seema Khan.

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.

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