Summer Campus Program Director

The University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Summer Campus Program Director to serve as the central leader for summer strategy, operations, and workforce planning, coordinating academic programs, conferences, athletic camps, and campus services into a unified, high-quality summer experience.

Working across academic and administrative units, the Director guides space utilization, scheduling, resource deployment, and operational execution to enhance program quality and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in higher education administration or related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budget management and operational planning.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and best practices for supporting minors and diverse student populations.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead summer operations strategy, planning, and workforce deployment.
• Coordinate across units to integrate academic programs, conferences, and campus services.
• Align space utilization, scheduling, and operational execution with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with university leadership on workforce planning and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance and customer-centered service in summer operations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budget management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Inclusive excellence

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

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The Summer Campus Program Director serves as the University’s central leader for summer strategy, operations, and workforce planning, responsible for integrating academic programs, conferences, athletic camps, and campus services into a unified, high-quality summer experience.

Working across academic and administrative units—including event services, housing, dining, facilities, transportation, information technology, risk management, athletics, admissions, marketing, Human Resources, and student services, the Director provides enterprise leadership to align priorities related to space utilization, program scheduling, resource allocation, workforce deployment, organizational effectiveness, and operational execution.

The Director partners with University leadership to support strategic workforce planning, organizational development, staffing models, and operational transformation initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of summer operations. The position participates in the evaluation of organizational structures, staffing strategies, position classifications, and workforce deployment plans and may contribute to discussions regarding organizational changes affecting summer operations.

The Director ensures that summer operations are coordinated, customer-centered, compliant, and strategically positioned to maximize institutional impact through improved campus utilization, enhanced program quality, workforce effectiveness, operational excellence, and financial sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 5+ years of experience in higher education administration, conference/event coordination, program management, or campus operations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budget management and operational planning.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and best practices for supporting minors and diverse student populations.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s or higher preferred.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $85,000-100,000

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 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 08/17/2026

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 PC4 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S6264PO

Department

Department VP Finance & Administration/11000

Position Number

Position Number 00027922

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

Supplemental Questions

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