Assistant Director for Business Operations

The University of Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking an Assistant Director for Business Operations to manage HR and financial operations for the Division of Student Affairs, reporting to the Director of Business Operations. This role will coordinate with the DOSA offices and central university offices to promote efficiency and consistency across the division.

Responsibilities include designing standardized business processes, providing project management for cross-department initiatives, and developing

Qualifications

• 3 years’ relevant experience in HR or business operations.
• Experience developing and implementing business processes that promote inclusion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with productivity software, especially Microsoft Office, and strong spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent organizational, critical-thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with HR and budget management systems.
• Experience with enterprise HR and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Administer a full range of HR and financial operations for the DOSA offices.
• Design and standardize business processes and tools across the division for consistency and efficiency.
• Provide structured project management for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Develop and deliver onboarding and training programs for staff.

Skills

HR processes

Budget management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Organizational skills

HR software

Tools

Enterprise HR software

Financial software

Job description

Assistant Director for Business Operations

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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)

• 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

Anticipated Pay Range $62,000-$68,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

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

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position No

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/18/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Business Operations PC2 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S6306PO

Department

Department VPSA & Dean of Students Ofc/30400

Position Number

Position Number 00027217

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12