Assistant Director for Business Operations

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek 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 Assistant Director provides leadership and oversight for the business operations of the portfolio including HR administration, financial support, departmental administrative support, and US Passport Acceptance Facility across Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) and the Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs). This position ensures compliance with university policies, directly manages departmental financial transaction execution and has oversight of several administrative functions. The Assistant Director serves as a key liaison between SECL, CCCs, and Student Affairs Finance and Planning, while fostering a positive and professional environment for staff and students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience working with fiscal/budgetary operations.
Demonstrated ability to create and sustain strong business operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, partner with team members, and execute financial transactions with precision.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, exercising judgment, using problem-solving strategies, and maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
Able to work independently and must possess initiative and creativity to evaluate needs assigned.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Professional communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
Must have a criminal background check and a driver's license check demonstrating a good standing record.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Leading business operations and administration for Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) and the Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs).
Serving as the primary liaison between the departments and Student Affairs Finance and Planning.
Acting as the primary business partner to several service units within SECL.
Designing trainings to promote awareness and compliance with departmental and university policies.
Providing operational and administrative management and financial support to the areas within the Senior Director for Student Engagement and Community Centers portfolio.
Providing leadership and oversight for the business operations of the portfolio including HR administration, financial support, departmental administrative support, and US Passport Acceptance Facility across Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) and the Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs).
Ensuring compliance with university policies.
Directly managing departmental financial transaction execution.
Having oversight of several administrative functions.
Fostering a positive and professional environment for staff and students.