STEM Scholars Program Manager

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title STEM Scholars Program Manager

Posting Summary

Lead a cohort-based learning community for STEM majors promoting scholarly excellence and leadership development to enable students to become change leaders In STEM fields. Report to the Director of the Center for Academic Success and serve as a member of the UVM HHMI Success in STEM grant team leadership team. Provide program leadership and manage day to day operations, build community, offer direct student support, cross-campus collaboration, and leadership development. Coordinate academic year programming and a six-week Summer Bridge experience for incoming students.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience in STEM -based programs, residential or other cohort-based learning communities or similar programs supporting college student success.

• Effective skills in program oversight and management, building welcoming and inclusive communities, student leadership development, educational program design and facilitation, communications and event planning and execution.

• Ability to integrate and effectively use digital platforms, tools, and technologies.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range $67,000-$69,000

Other Information

Special Conditions Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

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 09/22/2026

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 Student Success PC3 X

Posting Number S6314PO

Department Center for Academic Success/30460

Position Number 00027185

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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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents