Assistant Director, Higher Education Operations

The University of Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); On-site; 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

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