Assistant Director, Business Operations

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont seeks an Assistant Director for Business Operations to lead HR management, financial administration, and general DOSA operations across multiple offices. The role requires collaboration with the VPDOS Office, OSCR, and CSC to promote consistent, efficient business processes.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, you will drive cross-divisional initiatives, develop onboarding and training programs, and advance a continuous improvement mindset to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years' relevant experience.
• Experience promoting inclusive environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with HR and budget management.
• Experience with enterprise HR and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR and financial administration for DOSA offices.
• Lead development and implementation of business processes for division-wide efficiency.
• Design and deliver onboarding and training programs.
• Serve as liaison between departments and central university offices.
• Provide structured project management for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

The University of Vermont seeks an Assistant Director for Business Operations to lead HR management, financial administration, and general DOSA operations across multiple offices. The role requires collaboration with the VPDOS Office, OSCR, and CSC to promote consistent, efficient business processes.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, you will drive cross-divisional initiatives, develop onboarding and training programs, and advance a continuous improvement mindset to support