Business Manager
Burlington, VTFull-time$75–80K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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As a member of the Division of Student Affairs business management team, the Business Manager leads business operations for Student Involvement and Davis Center Operations and Events. The role manages financial and human resources, partners with leadership on planning and analysis, oversees business functions and compliance, serves as a liaison to central HR, and supervises a Business Operations Coordinator while supporting the University of Vermont’s inclusive environment and mission.
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Advertising/Posting Title Business Manager
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 (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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.
Anticipated Pay Range $75,000-$80,000
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 10/29/2026
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 Business Operations PC4 X
Posting Number S6379PO
Department Student Life/30454
Position Number 011539
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
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How this job compares
Set against the 513 open Business Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$75–80K/yr
- US median$117–174K/yr354 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $78K, is 47% below the US median midpoint ($147K) — in the lowest quarter of Business Management salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 513 open Business Management jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Business Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (370 postings).
- Education
- 210 of the 513 open Business Management jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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