University of Vermont
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration
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Hybrid - Burlington, VT
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Full-Time
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$28 - $35
per Hour
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Finance
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March 4th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Vermont is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration. This role provides high-level administrative leadership, managing complex executive calendars, coordinating division initiatives, supporting senior leadership including the Board of Trustees, and handling sensitive confidential matters with discretion.
Highlights
- Manage complex executive calendar and communications for the Vice President for Finance & Administration (VPFA).
- Support division initiatives, organizational development, and logistics for leadership meetings.
- Coordinate review and signature processes for contracts and official communications; provide notary services.
- Assist with Board of Trustees and senior leadership meeting preparations, including document management and minute-taking.
- Reconcile institutional membership fees and manage VPFA purchasing card expenses.
- Required to maintain Notary Public licensure (expenses covered).
- Associate’s degree with 3-5 years of administrative experience or equivalent; strong office software skills including electronic calendar scheduling.
- Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with ability to handle confidential issues.
- Desirable skills include Microsoft Office proficiency, executive-level experience, knowledge of university contacts, confidentiality experience, and project management.
- Compensation ranges from $28 to $35 per hour.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration Full Description
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration
Posting Summary | Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration (VPFA), this role provides high-level administrative leadership, coordination, and strategic support. The Executive Assistant partners closely with the VPFA and the Senior Assistant to ensure seamless operations across all units reporting to the VPFA.
This position operates at a university-wide scope and regularly engages with trustees, senior leaders, government officials, consultants, higher education organizations, and members of the business community. The work involves highly sensitive and confidential matters requiring exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion at all times.
The successful candidate will manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, regularly reprioritize based on evolving needs, and independently plan and implement work with precision and care.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Calendar & Communications ManagementStrategically manage a complex executive calendar based on urgency, priority, and institutional impact Assess and advise on meeting invitations and potential scheduling conflicts Triage and manage all incoming communications (email, phone, in-person) with sound judgment Division Initiatives & Organizational Support Partner with the Senior Assistant on DFA initiatives and organizational development efforts Provide logistical support for VPFA-sponsored leadership meetings Lead or support division-wide initiatives, including staff engagement efforts Maintain and continuously improve DFA website accessibility and content Support executive- and middle-management searches, including committee coordination and applicant prescreening when directed Documentation & Workflow Management Coordinate review and signature processes for contracts, reports, and official communications Maintain historical records and ensure secure access to key institutional information Maintain Notary Public licensure and provide notary services for senior leaders Board of Trustees & Senior Leadership Support Collaborate with the VPFA, Board of Trustees (BOT) Coordinator, and senior leadership on agenda development and materials Provide administrative support for board and committee meetings, including document preparation and minute-taking Finance & Administrative Oversight Reconcile institutional membership fees and the VPFA’s monthly purchasing card Perform general office and administrative functions Provide additional support as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Associate’s degree with at least three to five years of administrative experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Knowledge of office software applications, including electronic calendar scheduling. Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Integrity, clear judgment, discretion and sensitivity for confidential matters. Ability to adapt to the university’s, and the Vice President for Finance & Administration’s, shifting priorities. Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated effective professional and interpersonal skills in fast-paced and dynamic environment. Obtain/maintain Notary Public licensure (expense covered by VPFA)
Desirable Qualifications | Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working in an executive-level environment. Knowledge of University community/contacts for researching and problem solving. Experience in a highly confidential environment Project management experience desired
Anticipated Pay Range | $28/hour to $35/hour
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 | Non-Exempt
Union Position | No
Posting Summary | Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration (VPFA), this role provides high-level administrative leadership, coordination, and strategic support. The Executive Assistant partners closely with the VPFA and the Senior Assistant to ensure seamless operations across all units reporting to the VPFA.
This position operates at a university-wide scope and regularly engages with trustees, senior leaders, government officials, consultants, higher education organizations, and members of the business community. The work involves highly sensitive and confidential matters requiring exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion at all times.
The successful candidate will manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, regularly reprioritize based on evolving needs, and independently plan and implement work with precision and care.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Calendar & Communications ManagementStrategically manage a complex executive calendar based on urgency, priority, and institutional impact Assess and advise on meeting invitations and potential scheduling conflicts Triage and manage all incoming communications (email, phone, in-person) with sound judgment Division Initiatives & Organizational Support Partner with the Senior Assistant on DFA initiatives and organizational development efforts Provide logistical support for VPFA-sponsored leadership meetings Lead or support division-wide initiatives, including staff engagement efforts Maintain and continuously improve DFA website accessibility and content Support executive- and middle-management searches, including committee coordination and applicant prescreening when directed Documentation & Workflow Management Coordinate review and signature processes for contracts, reports, and official communications Maintain historical records and ensure secure access to key institutional information Maintain Notary Public licensure and provide notary services for senior leaders Board of Trustees & Senior Leadership Support Collaborate with the VPFA, Board of Trustees (BOT) Coordinator, and senior leadership on agenda development and materials Provide administrative support for board and committee meetings, including document preparation and minute-taking Finance & Administrative Oversight Reconcile institutional membership fees and the VPFA’s monthly purchasing card Perform general office and administrative functions Provide additional support as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Associate’s degree with at least three to five years of administrative experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Knowledge of office software applications, including electronic calendar scheduling. Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Integrity, clear judgment, discretion and sensitivity for confidential matters. Ability to adapt to the university’s, and the Vice President for Finance & Administration’s, shifting priorities. Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated effective professional and interpersonal skills in fast-paced and dynamic environment. Obtain/maintain Notary Public licensure (expense covered by VPFA)
Desirable Qualifications | Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working in an executive-level environment. Knowledge of University community/contacts for researching and problem solving. Experience in a highly confidential environment Project management experience desired
Anticipated Pay Range | $28/hour to $35/hour
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 | Non-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 | 03/02/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Job Open Date | 03/02/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
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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 | Univ Ops Administration OC4 N
Posting Number | S5977PO
Department | VP Finance & Administration/11000
Position Number | 003747
Percent of Full-Time | 1.00
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
Posting Number | S5977PO
Department | VP Finance & Administration/11000
Position Number | 003747
Percent of Full-Time | 1.00
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
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