Business Manager

Anticipated pay range: $75,000-$80,000

Standard hours per week at 1.0 FTE: 37.5

Posting summary

As a member of the Division of Student Affairs (DOSA) business management team, serve as the business operations lead for Student Involvement and Davis Center Operations and Events within the Department of Student Life. Manage financial resources, human resources, and business operations in alignment with departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities. Partner with Student Life and DOSA leadership on strategic planning, financial and staffing analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Oversee budgeting, contracting, procurement, capital and equipment planning, and compliance-related business functions. Serve as the primary liaison to central HR and support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and policy interpretation. Ensure effective operational processes, training, and internal controls that support efficient and compliant business operations.

Supervise a Business Operations Coordinator, contribute to facilities and equipment planning and management, and project management. May represent Student Life or DOSA on institutional committees and with internal and external stakeholders. Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment and support the mission and priorities of Student Life, DOSA, and the University of Vermont.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area and three to five years related experience required. Budget management, coordination and analysis; and human resource and employee relations experience required. Demonstrated ability to actively engage in developing and implementing business processes. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with productivity software, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications required. Effective organizational skills and ability to think critically, plan effectively, and problem solve.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise HR and financial software such as PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin.

Desirable qualifications

Experience working in a higher education setting.

Special conditions

A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position