Rotational Finance Fellow

Details • Blacksburg, VA

1d • $52,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The Rotational Finance Fellowship within the Vice President for Finance senior management area is a 12-month cross-departmental experiential learning and development opportunity for recent graduates or those new to Higher Education Administration. The Fellow will work in close collaboration with the managers within individual departments, which may include: Budget and Financial Planning Capital Budgeting and Financing Procurement University Treasurer University Controller Bursar's Office Risk Management Financial Management Finance Information Technology Office of the Vice President for Finance The Fellow will spend an assigned amount of time in rotations with two or three of the Division of Finance departments listed above and have the opportunity to work on specific projects and assignments that will provide the Fellow an excellent understanding of the university’s financial and administrative functions. The Fellow will assist with special project assignments, which vary based on the department’s role within the university. Projects may include the development of benchmark data, business analyses, presentations, reports, position papers, project and event management activities, and more. Fellows may also provide project support on activities such as Board of Visitors materials, financial policies, the VPF Inclusion and Diversity Committee, communications, strategic planning and reporting, and more. The Fellow will also serve as a member of the Vice President for Finance Inclusion & Diversity Committee and contribute to the Committee’s ongoing activities and operations. As possible, the Office of the Vice President for Finance will work with the Fellow to establish a schedule of department rotations and projects that align with the Fellow’s interests, strengths, and experiences. For candidates who will hold a bachelor’s degree by December 31, 2024, the targeted start date is January 2025. For those graduating in May 2025, the targeted start date is in June 2025. For more information about the VP for Finance Rotational Fellowship Program, please visit our site at https://vpfin.vt.edu/internships-fellowships.html

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in a business-related discipline or demonstrated interest in a career in a business environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Expressed interest in higher education administration
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Experience with flexing priorities and multi-tasking

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with confidential or sensitive information
• Experience with statistical or data reporting and analysis
• Leadership experience
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environments
• Ability to quickly learn university systems, software, and programs such as Banner, HokieMart, or Microstrategy
• Experience with project or event management activities

Responsibilities

• Work on specific projects and assignments that will provide the Fellow an excellent understanding of the university’s financial and administrative functions.
• Assist with special project assignments, which vary based on the department’s role within the university. Projects may include the development of benchmark data, business analyses, presentations, reports, position papers, project and event management activities, and more.
• Provide project support on activities such as Board of Visitors materials, financial policies, the VPF Inclusion and Diversity Committee, communications, strategic planning and reporting, and more.
• Serve as a member of the Vice President for Finance Inclusion & Diversity Committee and contribute to the Committee’s ongoing activities and operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees