Finance Administrator

Uvmjobs; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Finance Administrator to provide primary financial and business operations support to the Office of Medical Education and related units. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and reporting across multiple programs with budgets over $8 million.

Desirable candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, proficiency in PeopleSoft and advanced Excel, and strong analytical as well as communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial administration, business operations, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective analytical, reasoning, judgment, organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary financial and business operations support to the Office of Medical Education, including Admissions, Curriculum across educational sites, the Clinical Simulation Laboratory, Medical Student Services, the Teaching Academy, and Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education.
• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, purchasing, receivables, and operational processes across multiple programs and funding sources with annual budgets exceeding $8 million.
• Serve as financial advisor and liaison to leadership, student organizations, and affiliated programs by providing budget guidance and funding recommendations.
• Manage purchasing and vendor relations, support grant administration, prepare financial reports, and communicate budget trends to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Finance Administrator provides primary financial and business operations support to the Office of Medical Education, including Admissions, Curriculum across educational sites, the Clinical Simulation Laboratory, Medical Student Services, the Teaching Academy, and Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education.

The position also provides designated financial support to other Larner College of Medicine units, including the Office of Public Relations and the Center for Aging.

The Finance Administrator oversees budgeting, financial forecasting, purchasing, receivables, and operational processes across multiple programs and funding sources with annual budgets exceeding $8 million. The position partners closely with the Dean’s Office Financial Director and OME Human Resources Administrator to support fiscal planning, compliance, and resource management. The Finance Administrator serves as a financial advisor and liaison to leadership, student organizations, and affiliated programs by providing budget guidance, financial analysis, policy interpretation, and funding recommendations. The position also manages purchasing and vendor relations, supports grant administration, prepares financial reports, and communicates budget trends and potential shortfalls to senior leadership to promote effective stewardship of organizational resources.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of relevant experience in financial administration, business operations, or a related field, including demonstrated leadership or management experience, required.
• Ability to work independently
• Effective analytical, reasoning, judgment, organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

Familiarity with PeopleSoft is highly desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting, are preferred. Experience in financial administration within higher education, healthcare, or a similarly complex organization is also preferred.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $72,000-$78,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

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 10/23/2026

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 FiscalOps&BusMgmt PC3 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S6371PO

Department

Department COM Ofc of Med Ed/55024

Position Number

Position Number 00028034

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.00

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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