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Advertising/Posting Title Student Success Coordinator

Posting Summary

About the role

The Graduate College at the University of Vermont seeks a Student Success Coordinator to help cultivate a vibrant, supportive graduate community. The coordinator will champion academic achievement, build community, and foster holistic well‑being for UVM’s diverse body of master’s and doctoral students through proactive outreach, programming, and individualized support.

This position serves as a central resource for graduate student success and well-being by coordinating access to academic, wellness, and intercultural support services. Responsibilities include acting as a primary contact for students and faculty, organizing orientation and campus resource events, and promoting academic achievement through advising, tutoring, and mentoring programs. The role also involves liaising with health and accessibility services to ensure academic continuity, advancing intercultural excellence initiatives, and developing programs that foster belonging and equity. Additional duties include managing sensitive data and records, preparing detailed communications and reports, and maintaining thorough knowledge of university policies.

About UVM and the Graduate College

Join a thriving graduate school where student-centered and outcomes-focused graduate education and research are a public good. Founded in 1791, UVM is an R1 research university guided by Our Common Ground (https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground) values that prioritizes transdisciplinary research and collaboration as a strategy for continued strengthening of scientific inquiry and education. The Graduate College serves 2,000 graduate students with resources to support their research, professional and career development, and wellness. Through their scholarship and professional and civic engagement, our students prepare to lead change for a healthier, more just, and regenerative world.

About Burlington, VT

The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, and enjoys a spectacular setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Our city perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and outdoor recreation (including the best boating and skiing in the northeast), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. Our international airport is just 10 minutes from campus, and the metropolitan centers of Montreal and Boston are easily reachable by car or bus.

For questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Christopher Pallas, at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years related experience to include student support role and documented experience supporting intercultural required. Basic knowledge of mental health issues common in student populations required. Confident verbal communication skills to engage students, faculty and staff. Proficient user of MS Office suite and software applications to produce documents, reports and seminar and workshop materials. Effective written communication, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working in a College/University setting highly desirable, preferably with graduate population. Mental health counseling experience highly desirable. Event management experience and digital media skills highly desirable. Experience working with international students desirable. Experience with Banner, Repgen, Canva, Navigate360 and Drupal desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $25.50/hour to $30.75/hour

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), 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 01/13/2026

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 Student Success PC1 N

Posting Number S5904PO

Department Graduate College/58200

Position Number 00026680

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

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