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University of Vermont is hiring an Associate Director for Student Governance and Organizations. The role provides strategic leadership for the Student Government Association, recognized student organizations, and the campus engagement systems that support them, including university-wide administration of the Campus Groups engagement software. The associate director advises SGA Senate committees, supervises professional staff, and works with the Director of Student Life and the Business Manager.

Highlights

Lead the strategy, governance, and administration of Campus Groups, the university's student engagement software, and advance its adoption through cross-campus partnerships.
Advise SGA Senate committees on committee operations, project development, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Strengthen the structures, practices, and programs behind student governance, organizational success, leadership development, and student belonging.
Supervise professional staff and contribute to departmental leadership alongside the Director of Student Life and the Business Manager.
A master's degree in student affairs, higher education, organizational leadership, public administration, or a related field and three to five years of progressively responsible related experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required experience includes administering or implementing enterprise or engagement technology, advising college students or student governance, and supervising professional staff.
Desirable qualifications include experience with CampusGroups or a comparable student engagement platform, assessment, data governance, and change management.
Anticipated pay range of $70,000 to $74,000 for a full-time, 12-month position in Burlington, Vermont.

Associate Director for Student Governance and Organizations Full Description

Associate Director for Student Governance and Organizations

University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. Student Govt Association. Posting Number S6397PO.

Posting Summary

The Associate Director for Student Governance and Organizations provides strategic leadership for the University of Vermont’s Student Government Association (SGA), recognized student organizations (RSO), and campus engagement systems. The role strengthens the structures, practices, and programs that support effective student governance, organizational success, leadership development, and student belonging.

The Associate Director leads the university-wide strategy, governance, and administration of Campus Groups, our student engagement software; advances institutional adoption and cross-campus partnerships; and ensures the platform supports coordinated, high-quality engagement processes. The position serves as a professional advisor to SGA Senate committees, guiding committee operations, project development, and alignment with institutional priorities.

The Associate Director supervises professional staff, contributes to departmental leadership, and collaborates closely with the Director of Student Life and Business Manager to ensure cohesive support for SGA executive leadership, governance functions, and organizational effectiveness across the student involvement ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, organizational leadership, public administration, or a related field, and three to five years of progressively responsible related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience leading complex projects, building cross-functional partnerships, and guiding organizational change. Experience with enterprise or engagement technology administration, governance, implementation, or business process design. Experience advising college students or student governance and supervising professional staff. Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, resolve conflict, communicate effectively with varied audiences, and translate strategy into sustainable systems. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, equitable, and student-centered practice.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with CampusGroups or a comparable student engagement platform. Experience with assessment, data governance, change management, committee advising, and cross-divisional implementation. Knowledge of student organization risk management, shared governance, and higher education policy.

Anticipated Pay Range $70,000-$74,000

Other Information

Special Conditions: A probationary period may be required; background check required for this position. FLSA Exempt. Union Position: No. Percent of full-time: 1.0 (37.5 standard hours). Term: 12 months per year.

Job Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States. Job Open Date: 11/11/2026. Open Until Filled: No.

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