Assistant Director for 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

Assistant Director for Business Operations

Posting Summary

The Assistant Director for Business Operations is a key member of the Division of Student Affairs (DOSA) Business Operations team, responsible for human resources management, financial administration, and general business operations for the Vice Provost and Dean of Students (VPDOS) Office, the Office of Student and Community Relations (OSCR), and the Center for Student Conduct (CSC). Working closely with departmental staff and leadership, the Assistant Director administers a full range of HR and financial operations for these offices. The Assistant Director serves as the primary liaison between these departments and central university offices. In addition to departmental responsibilities, the Assistant Director plays an active role in strengthening business operations across the division. This includes designing and standardizing business processes and tools that promote consistency and efficiency in financial and HR workflows division-wide; providing structured project management for complex, multi-stakeholder DOSA initiatives; and developing and delivering onboarding and training programs. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the Assistant Director brings operational expertise, a systems-oriented approach, and a continuous improvement mindset to support cohesion and operational excellence in business operations functions throughout the Division of Student Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to actively engage in developing and implementing business processes that promote and support inclusion.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with standard productivity software (such as the Microsoft Office Suite), with intermediate to advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications required.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to think critically, plan effectively, and problem solve.
• Familiarity with human resources and budget management.
• Experience with enterprise HR and financial software.

Responsible for promoting an inclusive environment and experience for students and staff of all races, ethnicities, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Responsible for supporting the mission, philosophies, and priorities of DOSA and UVM.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education setting.

Anticipated Pay Range

$62,000-$68,000

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

No

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

VPSA & Dean of Students Ofc/30400

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12