• Business Manager

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Business Manager

    Posting Summary

    As a member of the Division of Student Affairs ( DOSA ) business management team, the Business Manager serves as the business operations lead for Student Involvement and Davis Center Operations & Events, units that deliver a broad range of student programming, advising, event execution, and community engagement within the Department of Student Life. The Business Manager oversees financial resources, human resources, and general business operations for Student Involvement and the Davis Center, ensuring alignment with departmental strategy, divisional priorities, and institutional goals. This position supervises one staff member (Business Operations Coordinator) and collaborates with leadership on resource planning and policy implementation. The Business Manager represents Student Life and DOSA on divisional and institutional committees and promotes an inclusive environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Strategic Planning & Leadership

     

    + Collaborate with DOSA’s Business Operations Team and Student Life leadership on long- and short-term planning, including financial and staffing analyses, proposals, and business process development.

    + Contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support divisional priorities.

     

    Financial Management

     

    + Manage complex budgets, contracts, and bidding processes in coordination with departmental staff and central administrative offices.

    + Oversee facility renewal and equipment reserve funds

     

    Human Resources Administration

     

    + Serve as primary liaison with central HR and provide direct support to Student Involvement and Davis Center staff on HR matters including recruitment, retention, performance management, staffing transitions, and policy compliance.

     

    Operational Oversight

     

    + Ensure processes, training, and controls are in place to support efficient and compliant business operations.

    + Participate in facilities and equipment management, including occasional project administration.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area and two to four years related experience required. Budget management, coordination and analysis; and human resource and employee relations experience required. Demonstrated ability to actively engage in developing and implementing business processes that promote and support equity and inclusion required. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with productivity software, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications required. Effective organizational skills and ability to think critically, plan effectively, and problem solve.

     

    Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise HR and financial software such as PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Experience working in a higher education setting.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $70,000-$78,000

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position No

     

    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 12/17/2025

     

    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 S5871PO

     

    Department Student Life/30454

     

    Position Number 011539

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.0

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents