Assistant Director for Business Operations

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks an Assistant Director for Business Operations to provide operational and administrative management and financial support to the areas within the Senior Director for Student Engagement and Community Centers portfolio.

The role leads HR administration, financial operations, and university compliance across SECL and CCCs, ensuring accurate financial transactions and professional operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with fiscal and budgetary operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure accurate records.
• Ability to interpret policies and handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations and administration for SECL and CCCs.
• Manage HR administration, financial transactions, and policy compliance.
• Serve as liaison between departments and Student Affairs Finance.
• Develop trainings to promote awareness and compliance with policies.

Skills

HR administration

Financial operations

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Communications

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Banner

HokieMart

POS systems

Office software

Job description

Job Description

We seek an Assistant Director for Business Operations toprovide operational and administrative management and financialsupport to the areas within the Senior Director for StudentEngagement and Community Centers portfolio. The Assistant Directorprovides leadership and oversight for the business operations ofthe portfolio including HR administration, financial support,departmental administrative support, and US Passport AcceptanceFacility across Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) and theCultural and Community Centers (CCCs). This position ensurescompliance with university policies, directly manages departmentalfinancial transaction execution and has oversight of severaladministrative functions. The Assistant Director serves as a keyliaison between SECL, CCCs, and Student Affairs Finance andPlanning, while fostering a positive and professional environmentfor staff and students.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

1. 1. You will join Student Engagement and Campus Life, a departmentthat uplifts the student experience by cultivating affirmingenvironments and providing exceptional services.
2. 2. You will report to the Associate Director for StudentOrganizations and Administration within Student Engagement andCampus Life, in a regular, full-time, 100% university staff appointment.
3. 3. You will be responsible for leading business operations andadministration for Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) andthe Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs), serving as the primary liaison between the departments and Student Affairs Finance andPlanning. In this role, you will be the primary business partner toseveral service units within SECL and will design trainings topromote awareness and compliance with departmental and universitypolicies.
4. 4. You will have the chance to grow and take advantage of aprofessional development plan with opportunities to advance withinthe Department and the Division.
5. 5. You will be offered a base salary between $65,000 and $70,000along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthinsurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VTdiscounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

• o Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration orrelated field, or equivalent experience.
• o Experience working with fiscal/budgetary operations.
• o Demonstrated ability to create and sustain strong businessoperations.
• o Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accuraterecords, partner with team members, and execute financialtransactions with precision.
• o Ability to interpret and apply policies, exercising judgment,using problem-solving strategies, and maintaining confidential andsensitive information.
• o Able to work independently and must possess initiative andcreativity to evaluate needs assigned.
• o Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• o Professional communication skills and ability to interacteffectively with diverse audiences.
• o Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Teams, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• o Prior office management experience with knowledge ofoffice procedures.
• o Experience supporting senior leadership in an administrative orfinancial management capacity.
• o Office experience in a university setting
• o Experience with Banner, HokieMart
• o Experience with point-of-sale systems

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$65,000 - $70,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

9/8/2026

Additional Information

• - The successful candidate must have a criminalbackground check and a driver's license check demonstrating a goodstanding record.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by takinga hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institutionthat enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, andcreativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverseenrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presenceacross Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sitesin Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution,Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in researchannually.

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customizedexperience to meet their goals. Building on our mottoofUtProsim(that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About StudentEngagement and Campus Life (SECL)

The teamin Student Engagement and Campus Life holds a deep passion for building affirming environments where every person feels seen,heard, and valued through exceptional service and programs that reflect and uplift our community, and we are genuinely excited to continuously learn and grow our knowledge of student unions,services, and student experiences.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for uniqueand impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, geneticinformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cristina Rosa Castaner at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.