PRISM Office Support Specialist

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This role will provide administrative, office management, operational, and programmatic support to the Prism Intercultural Center ( PIC ) within the Division of Intercultural Excellence. Deliver high-quality support to stakeholders in a dynamic, high-volume, deadline-driven environment that includes frequently changing work and customer support demands. Perform office management duties, liaise with other administrative support and communications positions within the Division, and provide logistical support for Centers.

This position reports to the Director of PIC .

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Associate degree or commensurate experience with one to three years of related experience required. Demonstrated awareness and connection to issues of inclusive excellence, culture, and social justice required. Effective communication, analytical, and team-collaboration skills required. Proficient in spreadsheet, database, word-processing applications, and communication technologies required. Attention to detail and effective organizational skills required. Ability to effectively perform duties within deadline-driven environment, with frequently changing customer demands required.

Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of university personnel, students, and members of the public required.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, access, social justice, and inclusive excellence.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $22.05 - $24.62/hr

Other Information

Special Conditions

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

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/29/2026

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

Position Title Univ Ops Administration OC2 N

Posting Number

Posting Number S6124PO

Department

Department PRISM Center/10080

Position Number

Position Number

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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