Business Operations Specialist

1 week ago


Blacksburg, United States Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Full time

Business Operations SpecialistJob no: 530771 Work type: Staff Senior management: College of Engineering Department: Myers-Lawson School of Construction Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Administrative / ClericalThe Business Operations Specialist for The Myers-Lawson School of Construction serves as the main fiscal and administrative support to the school. This position will process HokieMart orders for purchasing and receiving, processing reimbursements, goods, and services orders as well as organizing and maintaining financial documentation. This position also will research issues that arise with vendors and/or in the controller's office. Responsibilities also include processing monthly reconciliations and transfers, processing travel approvals, and reimbursements, assisting faculty with travel accommodations, assisting in tracking faculty start-up spending and budget allocations, and issuing visitor parking passes. The Business Operations Specialist will also provide administrative support to the director of our school, the associate directors, and the assistant directors (e.g. calendar scheduling, arranging guest visits, and/or task management). Job DescriptionThe Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) is seeking a full-time Business Operations Specialist to provide the School with fiscal and administrative support. Areas of responsibility include: - Processing reimbursements, goods, and services orders- Purchasing- Organizing and maintaining financial documentation, - Researching issues with vendors/controller's office, - Processing monthly reconciliations and transfers, - Processing travel approvals and assisting faculty with travel accommodations, - Assisting with tracking faculty start-up spending and budget allocations, - Issuing visitor parking passes - Providing administrative support to the director, associate directors, and assistant director (e.g. calendar scheduling, arranging guest visits, and/or task management).- Enforcement of all relevant College of Engineering as well as the University policies and procedures.The Business Operations Specialist directly reports to the MLSoC Business Manager.Required QualificationsPostsecondary education in office technology, accounting, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and experience. Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or fiscal position. Proficiency with current office computer software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook/Google.Preferred QualificationsExperience with University fiscal and administrative procedures. Working knowledge and experience with HokieMart, ChromeRiver, and the University's CashNet System. Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to use independent judgment and decision-making and work autonomously within a team environment.Pay Band3Appointment TypeRestrictedSalary InformationCommensurate with experienceReview Date09/06/2024Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.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 unique and 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, genetic information, 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.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (insert name) at (insert email address) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Advertised: August 27, 2024 Applications close: September 6, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time



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