University of Vermont
Program Director, Arts & Innovation
🇺🇸 Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $57K - $59K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead Arts & Creativity and Innovation & Entrepreneurship learning communities.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and Residential Education to develop engaging programs.
- Manage curriculum implementation, budgeting, recruitment, marketing, and program evaluation.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in residential life or learning communities.
- Preferred Master's degree and experience related to learning community themes.
- Strong commitment to diversity, social justice, and multicultural collaboration required.
- Knowledge of higher education best practices in student engagement and academic support preferred.
- Position is 11 months, exempt, unionized (UVMSU), with a pay range of $57,200-$59,000.
- Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, with some non-standard hours including evenings and weekends.
- Subject to background check and probationary period; position supports University Housing & Dining Services.
Program Director, Arts & Innovation Full Description
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Posting Summary | Join the University of Vermont as the Program Director for Arts and Innovation! This leadership role advances the Arts & Creativity and Innovation & Entrepreneurship learning communities by integrating academics and co-curricular experiences. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to design engaging initiatives aligned with UVM’s mission. Oversee curriculum implementation, budgeting, recruitment, marketing, and program evaluation. Partner closely with faculty, affiliates, and the Residential Education team to create meaningful learning opportunities that inspire personal and academic growth. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who stays current with trends in arts, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Help shape vibrant communities that enrich students’ lives and contribute to the success of University Housing & Dining Services.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Three to five years of experience in residential life, learning communities, or equivalent. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and fostering a collaborative multicultural environment.
Desirable Qualifications | Master’s degree in a related field. Experience related to the learning community theme. Knowledge of higher education best practices in student engagement and academic support.
Anticipated Pay Range | $57,200-$59,000 (11 months)
Other Information | This is an 11-month position with the month of June off. Standard work week will be M-F, 10 am to 6 pm, with option to flex hours as needed to support on campus programming efforts.
Special Conditions | Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining unit position, 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 | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date | 08/04/2025
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.
Posting Number | S5696PO
Department | Residential Life/30452
Position Number | 00024672
Employee FTE | 1.00
Employee Term | 11
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