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The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all business‑support functions—administration, facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. The role oversees 7-10 direct reports that collectively manage a large group of professional staff across seven functional units, and is responsible for a $100+ million annual operating budget. The CFAO partners with the Dean, senior leadership team, and the Thayer Board of Advisors and collaborates with campus colleagues to translate the school’s vision into operational reality.
Description
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.
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
- Proven record as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing finance, HR, and facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and capital‑project finance; experience managing a multi‑million‑dollar budget.
- Track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives on time and on budget, with measurable impact on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams of 50+ staff; commitment to inclusive leadership.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
- Unquestioned personal and professional integrity; commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Elisabeth Waltz
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3091
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dean Doug Van Citters
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?
Not an essential function
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.
Additional Instructions
Dartmouth College has retained an external firm, Isaacson Miller, to manage the search for the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. For more information and to apply for this role, please click here to visit Isaacson Miller’s website.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Kristen Andersen at kandersen@imsearch.com
Key Accountabilities
Executive Leadership
- Partner with the Dean and the Senior Leadership Team to advance Thayer’s strategic agenda
- Shape and implement Thayer’s strategic objectives, priorities, plans and initiatives
- Lead the development of Thayer’s finance and administration vision and strategy, with a focus on infrastructure improvement, risk management, financial impact, and operational efficiency
- Deliver concise financial and operational updates to the Thayer Board of Advisors
- Represent the Dean and/or the School on institutional committees and policymaking bodies
- Lead and coordinate school-wide events, such as the Investiture Ceremony
Percentage Of Time
25
Financial Management
- Partner with the Finance Director to lead the development of annual operating budgets, capital budgets, quarterly projections and long range forecasts for academic, research and administrative units
- Deliver regular consolidated financial reports and various analyses to internal and external stakeholders
- Drive revenue‑generation strategies while rigorously controlling costs
- Oversee a robust internal controls framework to ensure compliance with Dartmouth policies and external regulations
- Engage with other Dartmouth schools and, more broadly, peer institutions to share best practices and develop a timely framework for making financial decisions.
Percentage Of Time
25
Human Resources and Staff Development
- Partner with the HR Director to oversee recruitment, promotion, compensation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning for Thayer staff
- Partner with the Dean on faculty hiring, retention, annual faculty letters, and workload management
- Establish clear performance metrics, identify skill gaps and create targeted training programs, provide coaching/mentoring, and implement professional development plans
- Assist with mediation of employee relations issues
- Recruit, retain, and develop a high‑caliber administrative operations team
Percentage Of Time
10
Administrative Operations
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability to direct reports, and coach them to provide the same for their teams
- Work with Facilities Director to set policies for building operations, space planning, and capital projects; manage space inventory and coordinate renovations and maintenance with Campus Services
- Partner with Research Administration Director and faculty to grow research funding; negotiate/approve contracts; supervise award lifecycle from award to close‑out
- Collaborate with the Computing Director to define the IT roadmap; ensure secure, reliable, mission‑aligned technology for teaching, research, and administration
- Leverage Institutional Research to develop and track metric dashboards, benchmark against peers, and manage survey‑response processes
- Collaborate with Administrative Manager to oversee academic support services for Thayer faculty and ensure high‑quality service delivery
- Align school initiatives with Dartmouth HR, Campus Services, and IT; drive data‑informed continuous improvement across all functions
- Respond to more complicated inquiries escalated from other groups, connecting the right people and policies; determining when issues should be made into policies
Percentage Of Time
40
- 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.
Position Purpose
The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all business‑support functions—administration, facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. The role oversees 7-10 direct reports that collectively manage a large group of professional staff across seven functional units, and is responsible for a $100+ million annual operating budget. The CFAO partners with the Dean, senior leadership team, and the Thayer Board of Advisors and collaborates with campus colleagues to translate the school’s vision into operational reality.
Description
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.
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
- Proven record as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing finance, HR, and facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and capital‑project finance; experience managing a multi‑million‑dollar budget.
- Track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives on time and on budget, with measurable impact on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams of 50+ staff; commitment to inclusive leadership.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
- Unquestioned personal and professional integrity; commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Elisabeth Waltz
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3091
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dean Doug Van Citters
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?
Not an essential function
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.
Additional Instructions
Dartmouth College has retained an external firm, Isaacson Miller, to manage the search for the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. For more information and to apply for this role, please click here to visit Isaacson Miller’s website.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Kristen Andersen at kandersen@imsearch.com
Key Accountabilities
Executive Leadership
- Partner with the Dean and the Senior Leadership Team to advance Thayer’s strategic agenda
- Shape and implement Thayer’s strategic objectives, priorities, plans and initiatives
- Lead the development of Thayer’s finance and administration vision and strategy, with a focus on infrastructure improvement, risk management, financial impact, and operational efficiency
- Deliver concise financial and operational updates to the Thayer Board of Advisors
- Represent the Dean and/or the School on institutional committees and policymaking bodies
- Lead and coordinate school-wide events, such as the Investiture Ceremony
Percentage Of Time
25
Financial Management
- Partner with the Finance Director to lead the development of annual operating budgets, capital budgets, quarterly projections and long range forecasts for academic, research and administrative units
- Deliver regular consolidated financial reports and various analyses to internal and external stakeholders
- Drive revenue‑generation strategies while rigorously controlling costs
- Oversee a robust internal controls framework to ensure compliance with Dartmouth policies and external regulations
- Engage with other Dartmouth schools and, more broadly, peer institutions to share best practices and develop a timely framework for making financial decisions.
Percentage Of Time
25
Human Resources and Staff Development
- Partner with the HR Director to oversee recruitment, promotion, compensation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning for Thayer staff
- Partner with the Dean on faculty hiring, retention, annual faculty letters, and workload management
- Establish clear performance metrics, identify skill gaps and create targeted training programs, provide coaching/mentoring, and implement professional development plans
- Assist with mediation of employee relations issues
- Recruit, retain, and develop a high‑caliber administrative operations team
Percentage Of Time
10
Administrative Operations
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability to direct reports, and coach them to provide the same for their teams
- Work with Facilities Director to set policies for building operations, space planning, and capital projects; manage space inventory and coordinate renovations and maintenance with Campus Services
- Partner with Research Administration Director and faculty to grow research funding; negotiate/approve contracts; supervise award lifecycle from award to close‑out
- Collaborate with the Computing Director to define the IT roadmap; ensure secure, reliable, mission‑aligned technology for teaching, research, and administration
- Leverage Institutional Research to develop and track metric dashboards, benchmark against peers, and manage survey‑response processes
- Collaborate with Administrative Manager to oversee academic support services for Thayer faculty and ensure high‑quality service delivery
- Align school initiatives with Dartmouth HR, Campus Services, and IT; drive data‑informed continuous improvement across all functions
- Respond to more complicated inquiries escalated from other groups, connecting the right people and policies; determining when issues should be made into policies
Percentage Of Time
40
- 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Administrative Officer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
CAO roles almost always support EB-2 classification, but PERM audits scrutinize whether your graduate degree directly relates to administrative management. Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and any professional certifications before you start applying.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC PERM disclosure data for companies that have previously certified administrative or operations executive roles. Employers who have navigated PERM before move faster and make fewer procedural errors that stall your case.
Find green card sponsoring CAO jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chief Administrative Officer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. You can see which organizations have filed PERM applications for similar roles, saving weeks of manual research.
Prepare for the prevailing wage determination step
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to DOL before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for your SOC code and metro area so the offered salary clears the threshold without surprises.
Understand how job duties affect PERM ad requirements
PERM recruitment ads must describe the actual minimum job requirements. If your offer letter lists duties broader than entry-level management, confirm the employer's attorney isn't narrowing the posting to a lower wage level. Mismatches between the ad and your offer letter can trigger audits.
Request an I-140 priority date protection clause
Negotiate for concurrent I-140 filing once PERM is certified. An approved I-140 locks in your priority date even if you later change employers, giving you portability under AC21 for similar executive roles after the 180-day threshold.
Green Card Chief Administrative Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Administrative Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
CAO positions typically qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in administrative management. EB-3 is also available if the employer's minimum requirements fit the skilled worker category. The classification depends on what the employer certifies as the actual minimum qualifications during PERM, not what you personally hold.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a CAO?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual lottery, which creates uncertainty for executive-level hires. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed.
How long does the full PERM and green card process take for a CAO role?
Expect at least 18 to 36 months from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status or immigrant visa, assuming no audit or request for evidence. DOL PERM processing currently runs several months for non-audited cases, I-140 adjudication adds more time, and if your priority date is backlogged under the Visa Bulletin, the wait extends further depending on your country of birth.
Where can I find Chief Administrative Officer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search CAO openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting organizations that have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than speculating based on company size or reputation. This is especially useful for CAO candidates who need sponsorship confirmed before investing time in a lengthy hiring process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, once your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For CAO candidates, the new role should remain in administrative or operations management to satisfy USCIS's same-or-similar standard.