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Assistant Director for Campus Programs

🇺🇸 Burlington, VT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $64K

💻 Operations

🗓️ May 23rd, 2025

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The University of Vermont is hiring an Assistant Director for Campus Programs. This role involves leading a dynamic student activities program through event development and production, addressing students' interests and educational needs. The Assistant Director will manage budgets, support cross-departmental program planning, and supervise staff, while serving as a resource for campus programs and student organizations.
 
Highlights 

  • Oversee student activities program and develop event plans.
  • Provide leadership for program development, especially for new students.
  • Manage programming budgets and conduct contract negotiations.
  • Supervise Campus Programs Coordinator and a Graduate Assistant.
  • Requires a Master’s degree in Student Affairs or Counseling and 1-2 years of experience.
  • Requires experience with EMS and Engage systems.
  • Salary range: $60,000-$64,000.
  • Fosters inclusive excellence and collaborative environment.

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Assistant Director for Campus Programs
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Position Details
 Position Details 
Advertising/Posting Title  | Assistant Director for Campus Programs
Posting Summary  | Provide leadership over a dynamic student activities program. Through event development and production, plan one-time and ongoing programs that address student social/entertainment interests, inclusive excellence, sense of belonging, and educational needs. Provide leadership for program development for new students during Opening Weekend that supports New Student Orientation, Week of Welcome (Fall and Winter), and throughout the first six weeks of class. Lead cross-departmental and student organization program planning. Serves as a programming resource to other campus programmers and student organizations. Duties include managing and supporting a wide variety of all-campus programs. Manage programming budgets and participate in performer contract negotiations. Functionally supervise one full-time Campus Programs Coordinator and administratively supervise one Graduate Assistant. Serves as a secondary advisor to the UVM Program Board. Responsible for supporting the mission, philosophy, and strategic initiatives for the Department of Student Life, the Division of Student Affairs, and the University of Vermont. This position reports to the Associate Director of Involvement.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)  | Master’s degree in Student Affairs or Counseling and one to two years related experience required. Experience with event or program planning and implementation, familiarity with college environment and the schedule/needs of college students required. Experience supervising professional staff or students. Effective interpersonal and communication skills required. Basic computer skills and social media skills required. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, environmental stewardship, and fostering a collaborative environment required.
Desirable Qualifications  | Skills in supervising, advising, leadership development, and program development highly desirable. Valid US Driver’s license. Experience with EMS and Engage
Anticipated Pay Range  | $60,000-$64,000
Other Information  |
Special Conditions  | Non-standard work hours required, A probationary period may be required, Weekend work required, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, 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
Job Open Date  | 05/22/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)  |
Open Until Filled  | No
 Position Information 
Position Title  | Student Life Professional
Posting Number  | S5621PO
Department  | Student Life/30454
Position Number  | 018179
Employee FTE  | 1.0
Employee Term  | 12
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