Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration

University Of Vermont • Burlington, VT • 2h ago

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administration

Posting Summary

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration ( VPFA ), this role provides high-level administrative leadership, coordination, and strategic support. The Executive Assistant partners closely with the VPFA and the Senior Assistant to ensure seamless operations across all units reporting to the VPFA .

This position operates at a university-wide scope and regularly engages with trustees, senior leaders, government officials, consultants, higher education organizations, and members of the business community. The work involves highly sensitive and confidential matters requiring exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion at all times.

The successful candidate will manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, regularly reprioritize based on evolving needs, and independently plan and implement work with precision and care.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Calendar & Communications Management

Strategically manage a complex executive calendar based on urgency, priority, and institutional impact

Assess and advise on meeting invitations and potential scheduling conflicts

Triage and manage all incoming communications (email, phone, in-person) with sound judgment

Division Initiatives & Organizational Support

Partner with the Senior Assistant on DFA initiatives and organizational development efforts

Provide logistical support for VPFA -sponsored leadership meetings

Lead or support division-wide initiatives, including staff engagement efforts

Maintain and continuously improve DFA website accessibility and content

Support executive- and middle-management searches, including committee coordination and applicant prescreening when directed

Documentation & Workflow Management

Coordinate review and signature processes for contracts, reports, and official communications

Maintain historical records and ensure secure access to key institutional information

Maintain Notary Public licensure and provide notary services for senior leaders

Board of Trustees & Senior Leadership Support

Collaborate with the VPFA , Board of Trustees ( BOT ) Coordinator, and senior leadership on agenda development and materials

Provide administrative support for board and committee meetings, including document preparation and minute-taking

Finance & Administrative Oversight

Reconcile institutional membership fees and the VPFA's monthly purchasing card

Perform general office and administrative functions

Provide additional support as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Associate's degree with at least three to five years of administrative experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Knowledge of office software applications, including electronic calendar scheduling.

Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Integrity, clear judgment, discretion and sensitivity for confidential matters.

Ability to adapt to the university's, and the Vice President for Finance & Administration's, shifting priorities.

Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Demonstrated effective professional and interpersonal skills in fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Obtain/maintain Notary Public licensure (expense covered by VPFA )

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience working in an executive-level environment.

Knowledge of University community/contacts for researching and problem solving.

Experience in a highly confidential environment

Project management experience desired

Anticipated Pay Range $28/hour to $35/hour

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Non-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 03/02/2026

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 Univ Ops Administration OC4 N

Posting Number S5977PO

Department VP Finance & Administration/11000

Position Number 003747

Percent of Full-Time 1.00

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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