Assistant to the Executive Director of University Housing & Dining Services
Company: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Desirable Qualifications 5 to 10 years of
execuitive assistance experience 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.
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