Position Details
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Sr Asst/Assoc Dir - UGA Events Posting Summary
Provide oversight and supervision for the staff responsible for the planning and execution of off-campus yield receptions, on-campus prospective student events, on-campus yield events and special population events. Direct strategies to enhance alumni volunteer activities. Recruit and select employees; plan/facilitate trainings and staff meetings; coordinate schedules.
Develop strategy for admissions events in collaboration with office leadership. Provide strategic direction and oversight for all logistical arrangements for programs, including reserving rooms, food, A/V support, assign and manage staff assignments. Event evaluation and follow up: direct and provide guidance for a comprehensive report of each event including cost, attendance, highlights, areas needing improvement and recommendations for future programs.
Collaborate as an integral member of the Admissions Visit Experience team to support flow of campus visits and effective customer service to visiting prospective students/families. Serve as an Admissions Counselor to prospective students/families. Oversee a geographic recruitment territory and conduct activities to recruit academically qualified and diverse students; visit high schools, attend college fairs, represent the University of Vermont both on- and off-campus; and conduct information sessions in a variety of venues. Review and make decisions on undergraduate applications. Serve as Counselor of the Day on rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree and two to four years of professional admissions or related experience. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Experience in a supervisory or team lead role required. Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population and ability to model inclusivity required. Basic computing skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and familiarity with mainframe student data bases) required.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable skills include: organization, event planning skills, attention to detail, working knowledge of computer applications, interpersonal and communication skills.
Anticipated Pay Range $67,000 - $71,000 Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), 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 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 08/03/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled Yes
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 Admissions & Enrollment MG2 X Posting Number S6246PO Department Admissions/30200 Position Number 00027240 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12
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| Location | Burlington, VT |
| Salary | $67,000–$71,000 Per Year |