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Special Assistant to the CHRO
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Position Details
Position Details| Advertising/Posting Title | Special Assistant to the CHRO |
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| Posting Summary | The University of Vermont is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and trusted professional to serve as Special Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this unique role, you will operate at the center of Human Resources, partnering closely with the CHRO and HR leadership team to advance strategic priorities, support executive decision-making, and ensure the smooth coordination of critical initiatives, communications, and operations. This position combines elements of HR, project management, executive operations, and communications. The Special Assistant serves as a trusted extension of the CHRO, helping manage priorities in a fast-paced environment; preparing presentations, reports, and executive correspondence; coordinating complex schedules and sensitive meetings; and supporting follow-through on key organizational initiatives. The role regularly works with confidential information and requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. Develop a strong understanding of the CHRO’s communication approach to serve as a trusted extension of the office. Consistently communicate in a manner that fosters trust, preserves relationships, and advances positive working partnerships while effectively conveying decisions, feedback, and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who thrives in dynamic environments, learns quickly, communicates with polish and professionalism, and enjoys bringing clarity and order to complex challenges. This is an exceptional opportunity for an emerging HR, operations, or administrative professional who is interested in gaining broad exposure to executive leadership, institutional strategy, and the inner workings of a high-performing HR organization. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) |
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| Desirable Qualifications |
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| Anticipated Pay Range | $72,000 to $78,000 |
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| Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, 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 | 10/14/2026 |
| 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 | Univ Ops Administration PC1 X |
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| Posting Number | S6360PO |
| Department | Human Resources/11305 |
| Position Number | 00028029 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.0 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
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