Assistant to the Executive Director of University Housing & Dining Services

Assistant to the Executive Director of University Housing & Dining Services

Posting Summary

Assistant to the Executive Director - University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) Are you a powerhouse of organization, discretion, and poise under pressure? The University of Vermont's University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) is seeking an Assistant to the Executive Director - a pivotal role for an experienced professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.This is more than just a calendar-wrangling or inbox-triage job. We're looking for someone who has built a career supporting senior executives - someone who understands the nuances of executive leadership, anticipates needs before they're spoken, and can distinguish what truly requires attention from what can wait. Your judgment, sense of urgency, and ability to read the room will be essential.The ideal candidate will :

• Command a dynamic and often unpredictable calendar with precision.
• Exercise exceptional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive personnel, legal, and strategic matters.
• Serve as the Executive Director's right hand - organizing priorities, tracking action items, and ensuring no detail falls through the cracks.
• Be unflappable under pressure, able to manage competing demands while keeping everything (and everyone) moving forward.
• Collaborate across a large and complex university ecosystem, communicating clearly and diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders.

If you've spent your career supporting senior leaders, love a challenge, and want to work in a mission-driven environment with excellent benefits, this might be the perfect next step.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Desirable Qualifications

5 to 10 years of execuitive assistance experience

Anticipated Pay Range

$26-$30 / hour

Other Information

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate events and critical departmental needs

This is a fast-paced, often chaotic environment, supporting a senior-level executive with competing demands and high-stakes responsibilities.

Special Conditions

Occasional evening and / or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Position

No

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

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

Open Until Filled

No

Department

University Housing & Dining Se / 30452

Employee FTE

Employee Term

For full job description and to apply, visit https : / / www.uvmjobs.com / postings / 83407

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