Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Assistant Director of the Humanities Center

Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

Reporting directly to the director of the Humanities Center, the Assistant Director oversees the Center’s operations and will be responsible for creating systems and processes that support its central initiatives. This position guides, implements, and develops ideas for projects and events that match the Center’s mission with university and community needs as well as potential impact. The position manages budget and administrative details; communications and outreach strategy; and execution. This position also represents the Center at meetings and events. Working independently, the position plans, organizes and manages all aspects of the Center programs, events, budgets, publicity and marketing and supervises contractors and student employees as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in humanistic discipline or related field and three to four years of experience relating to higher education or non-profit organizations. Expertise in policies, procedures, and best practices surrounding budgeting, event planning, and publicity & marketing. Strong organizational and leadership skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task required. Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, seek out solutions, develop long term goals, make judgements, and direct others required. Effective written, visual, and oral communication skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range $50,000 to $65,000

Other Information

Applicants are asked to apply online. Please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

The College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ) at the University of Vermont welcomes difference, values collaboration, encourages debate, and stands for integrity, service, and academic excellence. We are dedicated to the rigorous pursuit, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge through the process of discovery, the creation of art, and the practice of teaching. We provide an integrated and engaging multidisciplinary experience that generates creativity, critical thought, effective communication, and a practiced commitment to serve the pressing needs of society and the natural world.

For more information about the College of Arts & Sciences ( CAS ), please visit the CAS website, www.uvm.edu/cas.

Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 12/09/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Administrative Professional

Posting Number S5425PO

Department Humanities Center/52220

Position Number 00027389

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  Optional Documents

• Other Document (1)

• Other Document (2)

• Other Document (3)

• Other Document (4)

• Other Document (5)