Summer Campus Program Director

University of Vermont; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont in Burlington, VT seeks a Summer Campus Program Director to lead summer strategy, operations, and workforce planning. The role unifies academic programs, conferences, athletic camps, and campus services into a high-quality summer experience.

The Director partners with leadership to align space, scheduling, staffing, and program quality while ensuring compliance and fiscal sustainability across summer operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in higher education administration or campus operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management and operational planning experience.
• Knowledge of compliance and risk management for supporting diverse student populations.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead summer strategy, operations, and workforce planning across academic and administrative units.
• Coordinate space utilization, program scheduling, and resource deployment.
• Provide enterprise leadership to align priorities for summer operations.
• Partner with University leadership on workforce planning and organizational development.
• Ensure summer operations are customer-centered, compliant, and financially sustainable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (Desirable)

Job description

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Summer Campus Program Director Posting Summary

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 and Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 08/17/2026

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

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

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 Business Operations PC4 X Posting Number S6264PO Department VP Finance & Administration/11000 Position Number 00027922 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents