Assistant Director for Business Operations

University of Vermont • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Assistant Director for Business Operations is a key member of the Division of Student Affairs (DOSA) Business Operations team, responsible for human resources management, financial administration, and general business operations for the Vice Provost and Dean of Students (VPDOS) Office, the Office of Student and Community Relations (OSCR), and the Center for Student Conduct (CSC). Working closely with departmental staff and leadership, the Assistant Director administers a full range of HR and financial operations for these offices. The Assistant Director serves as the primary liaison between these departments and central university offices. In addition to departmental responsibilities, the Assistant Director plays an active role in strengthening business operations across the division. This includes designing and standardizing business processes and tools that promote consistency and efficiency in financial and HR workflows division-wide; providing structured project management for complex, multi-stakeholder DOSA initiatives; and developing and delivering onboarding and training programs. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the Assistant Director brings operational expertise, a systems-oriented approach, and a continuous improvement mindset to support cohesion and operational excellence in business operations functions throughout the Division of Student Affairs.

Requirements

• Human resources management
• Financial administration
• General business operations
• Operational expertise
• Systems-oriented approach
• Continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer a full range of HR and financial operations for the VPDOS Office, OSCR, and CSC.
• Serve as the primary liaison between these departments and central university offices.
• Design and standardize business processes and tools that promote consistency and efficiency in financial and HR workflows division-wide.
• Provide structured project management for complex, multi-stakeholder DOSA initiatives.
• Develop and deliver onboarding and training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed