University of Vermont
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title DOSA Business Operations Director
Posting Summary
Serve as the senior administrative, business and financial leader for the Division of Student Affairs ( DOSA ). Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, provide strategic oversight in finance, human resources, planning, capital projects, and business operations. Ensure divisional alignment with university priorities, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Represent DOSA in institutional planning, collaborate with central administrative offices, and lead a team responsible for implementing consistent, effective business practices across the division. Manage a team of 5 business managers, including further operational business support roles.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs administration, business administration (or equivalent additional experience) and at least five years’ relevant professional work experience in business and finance to include large budget portfolios (management, coordination and analysis); human resource management, and has experience with managing a department and/or has supervisory experience of direct reports. Demonstrated experience effectively working with senior leadership, faculty, staff and students required. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Effective organizational skills and ability to think critically, plan effectively, and problem solve required.
Desirable Qualifications
Anticipated Pay Range $113,000-$120,000
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, 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 08/19/2025
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 MG4 X
Posting Number S5710PO
Department VPSA & Dean of Students Ofc/30400
Position Number 002541
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
Supplemental Questions
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Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.
(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs
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Seven Days
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UVM Employment Web Site
Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor)
Other (Please specify below)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Advertising/Posting Title DOSA Business Operations Director
Posting Summary
Serve as the senior administrative, business and financial leader for the Division of Student Affairs ( DOSA ). Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, provide strategic oversight in finance, human resources, planning, capital projects, and business operations. Ensure divisional alignment with university priorities, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Represent DOSA in institutional planning, collaborate with central administrative offices, and lead a team responsible for implementing consistent, effective business practices across the division. Manage a team of 5 business managers, including further operational business support roles.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs administration, business administration (or equivalent additional experience) and at least five years’ relevant professional work experience in business and finance to include large budget portfolios (management, coordination and analysis); human resource management, and has experience with managing a department and/or has supervisory experience of direct reports. Demonstrated experience effectively working with senior leadership, faculty, staff and students required. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Effective organizational skills and ability to think critically, plan effectively, and problem solve required.
Desirable Qualifications
Anticipated Pay Range $113,000-$120,000
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, 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 08/19/2025
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 MG4 X
Posting Number S5710PO
Department VPSA & Dean of Students Ofc/30400
Position Number 002541
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.
(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs
Inside Higher Ed
Seven Days
UVM Employee (Please specify below)
UVM Employment Web Site
Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor)
Other (Please specify below)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents