University of Vermont
PLHC Undergraduate Research Advisor
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K - $55K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Advise undergraduate students on research and fellowship opportunities and support professional development activities.
- Lead planning, organization, promotion, and execution of the University of Vermont’s Student Research Conference and Research Week.
- Coordinate resources and programming for advising and research initiatives within the Patrick Leahy Honors College.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree plus one to three years of undergraduate research experience.
- Must have excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Desirable skills include experience in data analysis, report generation, advising, and student engagement, plus familiarity with social media, graphic design software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Salary range is $52,000 to $55,000 annually.
- Position may supervise student workers and involves occasional evenings and/or weekends.
- Hybrid work option available according to the university telecommuting policy.
- Position requires background check and is part of the UVMSU union with a probationary period for new hires.
PLHC Undergraduate Research Advisor Full Description
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Posting Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to support the University of Vermont in advancing the institution’s mission of global impact, research, community engagement, and student success. This position involves providing quality student service and advising with regards to undergraduate research opportunities, including professional development activities leading up to and during annual research events. Lead in the planning, organization, promotion, and other activities surrounding the development and execution of the University of Vermont annual Student Research Conference/Research Week. Coordinate resources & programming and support accessibility to other advising and research initiatives in the Patrick Leahy Honors College (PLHC) and beyond.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | · Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one to three years experience in undergraduate research;· Excellent writing and editing abilities;· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Desirable Qualifications
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement;
· Experience in data analysis, report generation, and using technology to support advising and student success initiatives;
· Show a commitment to advising practices and student engagement efforts that promote growth and development in students.
· Direct experience with advising students on research and fellowships opportunities;
· Familiarity with social media platforms, graphic design software, and Microsoft Office Suite
· Ability and interest in learning applicant tracking systems and other application software.
Anticipated Pay Range | $52,000 to $55,000
Other Information | Position may supervise student workers.
Special Conditions
Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, 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 | Yes, UVMSU
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date | 07/03/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | 07/27/2025
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.
Posting Number | S5665PO
Department | Honors College/58100
Position Number | 00027577
Employee FTE | 1.0
Employee Term | 12
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