Finance Administrator

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The University of Vermont, in Burlington, is seeking a Finance Administrator to provide primary financial and business operations support across the Office of Medical Education and related units. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, receivables, and financial analysis for programs with annual budgets exceeding $8 million.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting and financial forecasting across multiple programs and funding sources.
• Manage purchasing, receivables, and vendor relations; support grant administration.
• Prepare financial reports and communicate budget trends to senior leadership.
• Provide budget guidance, financial analysis, policy interpretation, and funding recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Dean's Office Financial Director and OME HR Administrator.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Finance Administrator

Posting Summary

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

$72,000-$78,000

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

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

COM Ofc of Med Ed/55024

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12