Business Operations Specialist

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Academic Programs office and Agricultural Technology seek a full-time Business Operations Specialist to provide the office with logistical, administrative, and fiscal support. The successful candidate will have a positive team-oriented mindset and foster productive working relationships. The position plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the office and supports the effectiveness and impact of academic programs through financial management and operational/logistic coordination.

Requirements

Postsecondary education in office technology or equivalent combination of education, certifications, training and experience.
Experience providing customer service and interacting professionally with diverse audiences.
Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscal position.
Proficiency with computer software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft and Google platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and previous educational work experience.
Experience performing fiscal duties in a professional setting
Experience coordinating multiple projects or operational processes.
Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as Banner, HokieMart, Emburse, and FINTRACS.

Responsibilities

Purchasing (HokieMart)
Accounts payable
Resolving outstanding encumbrances issues involving accounts payable
Faculty and staff travel and non-travel reimbursements
P-card purchases
Budget reconciliation (fintracs)
Supervising student wage workers
Scheduling academic programs classrooms and conference room spaces
Inventory
Computer home use form compliance
Key management
Facilities and safety coordinator
Records management
Development of COOP/EAP
Network and infrastructure liaison (NIS)
Logistical support (room reservation, food approval and ordering for unit events)
Serve as first person of contact in the office