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University of Vermont

Finance and Operations Professional

🇺🇸 Burlington, VT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $64K - $68K

💻 Finance

🗓️ December 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Vermont is hiring a Finance and Operations Professional. This role manages financial, administrative, and operational functions within the Grossman School of Business, performs complex business and accounting tasks, processes financial transactions, provides guidance on policies, and supports faculty and building operations. The position also oversees research projects and develops procedural documentation to improve operations.

Highlights
  • Manage financial, administrative, and operational activities in the Grossman School of Business.
  • Perform complex business and accounting functions, including data analysis and report generation.
  • Provide guidance to staff, faculty, and students on University policies and procedures.
  • Serve as main contact for building and business office-related requests through resolution.
  • Manage all sponsored and non-sponsored research projects for the School.
  • Require proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and strong skills in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft, Axiom, and PeopleAdmin is desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field plus three to five years of relevant experience needed.
  • Compensation ranges from $64,000 to $68,000 annually.
  • Position requires occasional evening or weekend work, a background check, and is exempt from overtime.

Finance and Operations Professional Full Description

Finance and Operations Professional
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 Position Details 
Advertising/Posting Title  | Finance and Operations Professional
Posting Summary  | Manage financial, administrative, and operational functions within the Grossman School of Business (GSB). Perform complex and technical business/accounting functions in support of the University’s financial system; pull data and build finished reports, ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with University and regulatory provisions. Perform data entry and analysis in the processing of financial transactions for the school. Provide guidance to staff, faculty and students on University policies and procedures. Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to faculty. Serve as the main point of contact for all building and business office-related requests, from initial inquiry to resolution. Manage all sponsored and non-sponsored research projects for the School. Use judgment in prioritization of work and in application of processes and procedures; analyze and initiate processes to improve operations; develop procedural documentation.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)  | Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field and three to five years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software. Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and word-processing applications, including complex formulas, pivot tables, editing and proofreading. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. High attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively perform duties within deadline-driven environment, with frequently changing customer demands.

Desirable Qualifications  | Experience using PeopleSoft, Axiom, and PeopleAdmin desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range  | 64,000-68,000
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  | 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.
Job Location  | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date  | 12/09/2025
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.

 Position Information 
Position Title  | Business Operations PC2 X
Posting Number  | S5852PO
Department  | Grossman School of Business/58000
Position Number  | 00027308
Percent of Full-Time  | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE  | 37.5
Term (months per year)  | 12
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