University of Vermont
ETS Business Operations Generalist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $55K - $60K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Vermont is hiring an ETS Business Operations Generalist. This role involves supporting the ETS division's administrative functions such as financial management, human resources, and business planning, while working closely with the ETS leadership team to manage resource allocation, personnel actions, and communication.
Highlights
- Support administrative tasks related to financial, HR, and business planning under ETS supervision.
- Assist CIO, Deputy CIO, and ETS leadership with division-wide policies and communications.
- Manage confidential personnel workflows including hiring, termination, FMLA, and union responses.
- Conduct research, data analysis, and prepare documentation and presentations.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus two years in administrative/business functions.
- Strong skills in organization, data analysis, communication, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams preferred.
- Experience in higher education is desirable.
- Salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 annually.
- Position is full-time, exempt, non-union, and may require a probationary period and background check.
ETS Business Operations Generalist Full Description
ETS Business Operations Generalist
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | ETS Business Operations Generalist
Posting Summary | Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is comprised of five main areas: Client Services, Network Services, Information Security Office, Systems Architecture & Administration, and Database Administrators/Enterprise Application Services.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager of ETS Business Operations, work with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO and the ETS leadership team on the administrative tasks related to the business affairs of the division including financial, human resource, and planning needs and division-wide business policies, practices, and communications. Prioritize and contribute to the resolution of issues and problems related to the running of the unit, using discretion relative to the confidential nature of assignments. Draft correspondence and other documents ranging from routine to complex. Under the direction of the Manager of ETS Business Operations, contribute to research, data analysis, and preparation of related documentation and presentations both independently and in partnership with others. Provide information and support to the Manager of ETS Business Operations on resource allocation and personnel activities between Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) leadership team and the Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) as needed. Follow defined HR workflows to support personnel actions including those for terminating employment, posting positions, filling positions and working on other paperwork to assist with FMLA, union responses, and similar actions. Confidentiality and discretion are mandatory.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and two years of experience in administrative/business functions, such as personnel and finance.· Effective organizational, data analysis & documentation skills and ability to operate in a complex environment required.· Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.· Writing and business skills, with the ability for effective communication.· Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels.· Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
Desirable Qualifications | · Strong interpersonal communication to maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues,.· Active participation in creative problem solving.· Practical time management and project management skills.· Ability to adapt to multiple tasks and requests as well as the ability to change gears quickly and accept doing a variety of activities as part of the role.· Proficiency in the use of business technologies and Microsoft productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).· Experience in Higher Education.
Anticipated Pay Range | 55,000-60,000
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Exempt
Union Position | No
Posting Summary | Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is comprised of five main areas: Client Services, Network Services, Information Security Office, Systems Architecture & Administration, and Database Administrators/Enterprise Application Services.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager of ETS Business Operations, work with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO and the ETS leadership team on the administrative tasks related to the business affairs of the division including financial, human resource, and planning needs and division-wide business policies, practices, and communications. Prioritize and contribute to the resolution of issues and problems related to the running of the unit, using discretion relative to the confidential nature of assignments. Draft correspondence and other documents ranging from routine to complex. Under the direction of the Manager of ETS Business Operations, contribute to research, data analysis, and preparation of related documentation and presentations both independently and in partnership with others. Provide information and support to the Manager of ETS Business Operations on resource allocation and personnel activities between Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) leadership team and the Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) as needed. Follow defined HR workflows to support personnel actions including those for terminating employment, posting positions, filling positions and working on other paperwork to assist with FMLA, union responses, and similar actions. Confidentiality and discretion are mandatory.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and two years of experience in administrative/business functions, such as personnel and finance.· Effective organizational, data analysis & documentation skills and ability to operate in a complex environment required.· Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.· Writing and business skills, with the ability for effective communication.· Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels.· Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
Desirable Qualifications | · Strong interpersonal communication to maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues,.· Active participation in creative problem solving.· Practical time management and project management skills.· Ability to adapt to multiple tasks and requests as well as the ability to change gears quickly and accept doing a variety of activities as part of the role.· Proficiency in the use of business technologies and Microsoft productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).· Experience in Higher Education.
Anticipated Pay Range | 55,000-60,000
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, 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.
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 | 12/10/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Job Open Date | 12/10/2025
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.
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 PC1 X
Posting Number | S5856PO
Department | Enterprise Technology Services/11600
Position Number | 00027743
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
Posting Number | S5856PO
Department | Enterprise Technology Services/11600
Position Number | 00027743
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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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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