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Advertising/Posting Title Food Systems Graduate Program Coordinator

Posting Summary

Coordinate, create and provide operational services for and represent the Food Systems Graduate Program housed in the Graduate College. Assist the leadership of the Food Systems Graduate Program and participate in programmatic decisions. Oversee operational budget and financial processes and perform financial transactions. Support students’ academic progress and professional development and help foster community and sense of belonging for students. Coordinate and help oversee program events, to include recruitment, orientation, and annual retreat. Coordinate program recruitment and holistic admissions. Foster program community and student sense of belonging. Support curricular planning and program assessment. Liaise between program and food systems initiatives university-wide, including Food Systems Research Institute. Prioritize responsibilities and maintain confidentiality. Collaborate with students, faculty, staff in university units, and perform responsibilities independently and as a member of a team. Report to FS Faculty Program Director and the Dean of the Graduate College.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of related experience required. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple responsibilities required. Experience in budget planning, tracking, and oversight required. Demonstrated ability to work interdependently and autonomously required.

Desirable Qualifications

Fluency with Windows OS and Microsoft O?ce suite of programs highly desirable. Experience with UVM software (Peoplesoft, Banner, etc.), Drupal, and webpage implementation highly desirable. Experience working in a College/University setting desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $24/hour to $28.50/hour

Other Information

Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Non-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 06/20/2025

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

Open Until Filled Yes

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 Student Services Specialist

Posting Number S5653PO

Department Graduate College/58200

Position Number 00022951

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents