University of Vermont
Student Services Associate Director
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- Lead student services supporting academic success, enrollment management, and retention in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures impacting advising, student success, and first-year experience initiatives.
- Oversee onboarding including new student orientation and transfer application management.
- Supervise and enhance skills of CALS Student Services staff through training and professional development.
- Use data to inform decisions on advising, retention, and compliance initiatives in consultation with the Associate Dean.
- Manage case referrals for students facing personal and academic challenges.
- Maintain student records related to academic standing, degree completion, transfer, and graduation.
- Proficiency required with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with University student information systems.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five years' experience working with students or counseling; strong collaboration and communication skills; adaptability to change.
- Anticipated pay range: $64,000 - $74,000; non-standard work hours and a background check required.
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| Advertising/Posting Title | Student Services Associate Director |
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| Posting Summary | Oversee and provide leadership for student-related services in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to support University academic success, enrollment management, and retention goals. Lead the development and implementation of processes, procedures, and policies that impact enrollment management, advising, and student success. Oversee initiatives designed to cultivate relationships between students and advisors, specifically the first-year experience. Oversee onboarding initiatives including new student orientation and internal transfer application management. Supervise CALS Student Services staff and enhance staff skills through training and professional development activities. In consultation with the Associate Dean, collect and utilize data to make informed decisions with respect to advising, melt mitigation, retention, and compliance initiatives. Responsible for case management for students struggling personally and academically and make referrals where necessary. Oversees all student records related to academic standing, degree completion, transfer, and graduation. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years’ experience working with students, counseling, or other related experience required. Effective ability to collaborate and lead a variety of team members is required. Strong electronic, written, and oral communication is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with University student information systems. Ability to demonstrate adaptability to change required. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Master’s degree preferred. Mentoring and advising or leadership experience preferred. |
| Anticipated Pay Range | $64,000 - $74,000 |
| Other Information | The student services team is generally on-site, but allowed to telework one day per week. |
| Special Conditions | Non-standard work hours required, A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Position | No |
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 |
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| Job Open Date | 04/27/2026 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
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 Title | Student Success MG1 X |
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| Posting Number | S6067PO |
| Department | CALS Dean's Office/51000 |
| Position Number | 002948 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.0 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
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