The University of Vermont

Summer Campus Program Director

The University of Vermont$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in higher education administration or campus operations.
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing complex projects.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with budget management and operational planning.
  • Knowledge of compliance and risk management best practices.
  • Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the central leader for summer strategy and operations.
  • Integrate academic programs and services into a unified summer experience.
  • Align priorities related to space utilization and resource allocation.
  • Evaluate organizational structures and staffing strategies.
  • Ensure operations remain customer-centered and compliant.
  • Partner with leadership to enhance workforce planning and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape summer programs at a university level.
  • Focus on enhancing program quality and operational excellence.
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives that impact institutional effectiveness.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusive practices.
Full Job Description
Summer Campus Program Director

Posting Summary

The Summer Campus Program Director serves as the University's central leader for summer strategy, operations, and workforce planning, responsible for integrating academic programs, conferences, athletic camps, and campus services into a unified, high-quality summer experience.

Working across academic and administrative units-including event services, housing, dining, facilities, transportation, information technology, risk management, athletics, admissions, marketing, Human Resources, and student services-the Director provides enterprise leadership to align priorities related to space utilization, program scheduling, resource allocation, workforce deployment, organizational effectiveness, and operational execution.

The Director partners with University leadership to support strategic workforce planning, organizational development, staffing models, and operational transformation initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of summer operations. The position participates in the evaluation of organizational structures, staffing strategies, position classifications, and workforce deployment plans and may contribute to discussions regarding organizational changes affecting summer operations.

The Director ensures that summer operations are coordinated, customer-centered, compliant, and strategically positioned to maximize institutional impact through improved campus utilization, enhanced program quality, workforce effectiveness, operational excellence, and financial sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in higher education administration, conference/event coordination, program management, or campus operations.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with budget management and operational planning.
  • Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and best practices for supporting minors and diverse student populations.
  • Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Desirable Qualifications

Master's or higher preferred.

Anticipated Pay Range

$85,000-100,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required

About The University of Vermont

The University of Vermont (UVM) is a public research university located in Burlington, Vermont. The university was founded in 1791 and is the fifth oldest university in New England. UVM offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including agriculture, business, education, engineering, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The university is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and has been recognized as a leader in these areas. UVM is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Gund Institute for Environment and the Vermont Complex Systems Center.
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