Summer Campus Program Director

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

Job summary

University of Vermont seeks a Summer Campus Program Director to lead summer strategy, operations, conferences, and campus services, coordinating across academic and administrative units to deliver a high-quality, unified summer experience.

This role partners with university leadership to optimize space, scheduling, staffing, and program quality, while ensuring compliance and financial sustainability. 37.5 hours per week, 12-month term; exempt; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead summer strategy, operations, and workforce planning across academic and administrative units.
• Align space utilization, program scheduling, and resource allocation for a unified summer experience.
• Coordinate enterprise initiatives with campus services, housing, dining, facilities, transportation, IT, risk management, and athletics.
• Ensure compliance, customer focus, and financial sustainability across all summer operations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Operational planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summer Campus Program Director

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)

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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

$85,000-100,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

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

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

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

Open Until Filled

Department

VP Finance & Administration/11000

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12