Pros
Dartmouth College is situated in an idyllic valley environment- it is so beautiful and there are so many outdoor activities to pursue year-round. It is part of this physical landscape that makes Dartmouth such a special place to work and grow due to the type of people that are attracted to the area. You constantly run into fellow co-workers due to the small geographic location, so bonds are strong. It really feels like everyone has a vested interest in helping their co-workers. I feel that all employees are valued and treated fairly, and the benefits package is one of the best I've ever seen. Dartmouth also attracts world-class talent to their concert venue, inspiring leaders for speeches and talks, and amazing artisans to the area.
Cons
Although it can also be a positive (see above!), the smaller area and surrounding community is probably also one of the biggest drawbacks. You can be sure that you'll see a fellow employee wherever you go (and consequently have to be on your best behavior- which makes it tough to be a young person looking to let loose). If you're an in-betweener (aka- recent grad) you may have a harder time transitioning from college life to "real life" and experience a strange sense of connection and detachment from the College (which I imagine would be true of any recent grad working at a University- be it their alma mater or not). I think this feeling was amplified by the fact that I did not graduate from Dartmouth, but I digress...