Director of Travel Operations
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
Position Information
Posting date 04/02/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number
Position Number 1010042
Position Title
Position Title Director of Travel Operations
Hiring Range Minimum
Hiring Range Minimum $53,000
Hiring Range Maximum
Hiring Range Maximum $55,000
Union Type
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position?
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
The Director of Travel Operations is responsible for organizing, arranging, and supporting athletics team travel needs for the Division of Athletics and Recreation ( DCARD ). This role will serve as the main point of contact and for all travel needs, acting as the liaison between coaches/staff and all third‑party travel vendors. They will be required to be available on a flexible schedule to respond to issues and make autonomous decisions.
Description
A successful candidate will have:
Initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible, customer service‑oriented and resourceful.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet established deadlines.
Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong organizational skills
Proficient with computer software packages (especially Excel)
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and set priorities
General knowledge of financial practices
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Sport Management plus 2‑3 years of office and finance work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working as a Travel Coordinator or working with the Business and/or Travel Operations of a college athletic department
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Sam Grant, Associate Director of Athletics for Finance & Administration
Department Contact's Phone Number
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.
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?
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
Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for varsity and club athletic programs as well as administrative units in the Department of Athletics and Recreation
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
Scope: away team travel, coach recruiting travel, official visits, admin travel.
Keep up-to-date records of all team travel information and itineraries.
Manage/organize DCARD’s fleet of vehicles used by the department.
Review team hotel contracts for adherence to budget and team travel policies and procedures.
Assist with last‑minute bookings related to postseason travel as needed.
Identify & elevate issues during travel process to appropriate parties (Sport Administrators, Business Office, etc.)
Assist travelers with after‑hours travel issues and emergencies as needed.
Work with Procurement Services to facilitate signing of contracts in accordance with Dartmouth’s policies and procedures.
Percentage Of Time 45
Description
Educate coaches and staff on travel procedures and policies
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coaches and staff.
Develop onboarding process for coaches and staff related to travel.
Track College‑wide policy changes impacting travel.
Creation & maintenance of “how to” guide covering DCARD’s travel policies and procedures.
Continuous ongoing education of coaches and staff regarding travel policies and procedures.
Percentage Of Time 15
Description
Serve as primary day‑to‑day liaison with third‑party travel agency and other vendors for coordination and billing
Maintain strong vendor relationships
Identify, research and implement third‑party travel vendor/s.
Reconcile travel‑related corporate card transactions.
Review, reconcile, and submit monthly invoices from third‑party travel agencies.
Submit travel‑related invoices from third‑party travel vendors for payment.
Percentage Of Time 20
Description
Maintaining travel expense records that inform quarterly projections and annual budgeting processes
Track team travel expense by team as travel is sourced.
Complete analysis to update travel projections in collaboration with members of leadership.
Identify trends impacting future year travel budgets.
Percentage Of Time 10
Description
Help source safe and cost‑effective means of travel while collaborating with coaches and administrators to meet all travel needs
Assist administrative units and sports programs on individual team travel budgets and the annual budgeting process.
Contribute to the maintenance of positive working relationships with all members of the division and campus partners.
Leverage buying power of Dartmouth Athletics to identify cost savings opportunities and best practices related to travel for the department
Percentage Of Time 10
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
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity? Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity: NCAA Marketplace
DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
NACDA
Women Leaders in Sports
College Sports Communications
Intercollegiate/WinAD
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Additional Document #1
Additional Document #2
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Position Information
Posting date 04/02/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number
Position Number 1010042
Position Title
Position Title Director of Travel Operations
Hiring Range Minimum
Hiring Range Minimum $53,000
Hiring Range Maximum
Hiring Range Maximum $55,000
Union Type
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position?
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
The Director of Travel Operations is responsible for organizing, arranging, and supporting athletics team travel needs for the Division of Athletics and Recreation ( DCARD ). This role will serve as the main point of contact and for all travel needs, acting as the liaison between coaches/staff and all third‑party travel vendors. They will be required to be available on a flexible schedule to respond to issues and make autonomous decisions.
Description
A successful candidate will have:
Initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible, customer service‑oriented and resourceful.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet established deadlines.
Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
Proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong organizational skills
Proficient with computer software packages (especially Excel)
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and set priorities
General knowledge of financial practices
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Sport Management plus 2‑3 years of office and finance work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working as a Travel Coordinator or working with the Business and/or Travel Operations of a college athletic department
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Sam Grant, Associate Director of Athletics for Finance & Administration
Department Contact's Phone Number
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.
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?
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
Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for varsity and club athletic programs as well as administrative units in the Department of Athletics and Recreation
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
Scope: away team travel, coach recruiting travel, official visits, admin travel.
Keep up-to-date records of all team travel information and itineraries.
Manage/organize DCARD’s fleet of vehicles used by the department.
Review team hotel contracts for adherence to budget and team travel policies and procedures.
Assist with last‑minute bookings related to postseason travel as needed.
Identify & elevate issues during travel process to appropriate parties (Sport Administrators, Business Office, etc.)
Assist travelers with after‑hours travel issues and emergencies as needed.
Work with Procurement Services to facilitate signing of contracts in accordance with Dartmouth’s policies and procedures.
Percentage Of Time 45
Description
Educate coaches and staff on travel procedures and policies
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coaches and staff.
Develop onboarding process for coaches and staff related to travel.
Track College‑wide policy changes impacting travel.
Creation & maintenance of “how to” guide covering DCARD’s travel policies and procedures.
Continuous ongoing education of coaches and staff regarding travel policies and procedures.
Percentage Of Time 15
Description
Serve as primary day‑to‑day liaison with third‑party travel agency and other vendors for coordination and billing
Maintain strong vendor relationships
Identify, research and implement third‑party travel vendor/s.
Reconcile travel‑related corporate card transactions.
Review, reconcile, and submit monthly invoices from third‑party travel agencies.
Submit travel‑related invoices from third‑party travel vendors for payment.
Percentage Of Time 20
Description
Maintaining travel expense records that inform quarterly projections and annual budgeting processes
Track team travel expense by team as travel is sourced.
Complete analysis to update travel projections in collaboration with members of leadership.
Identify trends impacting future year travel budgets.
Percentage Of Time 10
Description
Help source safe and cost‑effective means of travel while collaborating with coaches and administrators to meet all travel needs
Assist administrative units and sports programs on individual team travel budgets and the annual budgeting process.
Contribute to the maintenance of positive working relationships with all members of the division and campus partners.
Leverage buying power of Dartmouth Athletics to identify cost savings opportunities and best practices related to travel for the department
Percentage Of Time 10
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
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity? Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity: NCAA Marketplace
DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
NACDA
Women Leaders in Sports
College Sports Communications
Intercollegiate/WinAD
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Additional Document #1
Additional Document #2
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr