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PACE Deputy Chief Officer
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Position Details
Position Details| Advertising/Posting Title | PACE Deputy Chief Officer |
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| Posting Summary |
Deputy PACE Chief Officer Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | University of Vermont Are you a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence? Join the University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) team as the Deputy PACE Chief Officer, a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving organizational performance, advancing online education, and shaping the future of lifelong learning. Working closely with the Chief Officer for PACE, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization’s diverse portfolio. With broad oversight of key functional areas, you will ensure programs, services, and processes are aligned to institutional priorities, positioned for growth, and supported to achieve ambitious performance goals. What You’ll Lead
What You’ll Influence As a senior leader, you will collaborate with faculty, academic and administrative leaders, employers, technology teams, and external partners to advance PACE’s mission and strategic priorities. You will represent the Chief Officer in key forums, help guide critical organizational decisions, and play an integral role on the PACE Senior Management Team in evaluating progress toward strategic goals and future opportunities. Why This Role Matters This is more than an operations leadership position. It is an opportunity to help define the future of professional, online, and continuing education at UVM. You will lead transformational initiatives, build cross-campus partnerships, and create innovative pathways that expand access and opportunity for learners throughout Vermont and beyond. Join us in advancing educational innovation, supporting learner success, and shaping the future of higher education. |
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| Desirable Qualifications |
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| Anticipated Pay Range | $129,000 to $170,000 |
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| 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 |
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 |
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| Job Open Date | 10/01/2026 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
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 | Academic Prgm Mgmt MG4 X |
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| Posting Number | S6333PO |
| Department | PACE - Administration/50100 |
| Position Number | 001052 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.0 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
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