Director of Business and Staff Operations

About the role

The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Business and Staff Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the department's business, financial, and administrative operations.
• Develops innovative solutions that support the department's growth, operational effectiveness, and long-term success.
• Reports directly to the Department Head and provides overall leadership and responsibility for the financial and general department operations.
• Directly leads the administrative and business operations of the department, including financial management, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, information technology, sponsored research and graduate student funding, payroll, travel, human resources, fixed assets inventory, and etc.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all financial matters within the department.
• Supervises several staff members and provides leadership and direction to ensure all departmental goals and university metrics are achieved.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, higher education administration, or closely related field.
• In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or closely related field with extensive financial management experience.
• Extensive supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting in a complex organization.
• Experience with fund accounting, including state, grant, foundation, and scholarship funds.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven work history showing ability to work independently and provide direction to others.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic unit (e.g., department, college) business affairs.
• Experience with VT financial systems including Banner, MicroStrategy, Depart, Emburse, and HokieMart.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Leadership and supervision.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.

Benefits

Up to $140,000; Commensurate with Experience

Pay

Up to $140,000; Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

40 hours per week