Operations Manager
Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: December 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Provides comprehensive administrative support to the department
while ensuring compliance with university, college, and
departmental policies and guidelines. Oversees all administrative
faculty personnel processes, including recruitment, hiring,
promotion and tenure, and faculty activity reporting. Manages
high-level departmental operations and serves as the primary point
of contact for faculty-related matters. Supervises departmental
staff, including hiring, leave reporting, and performance planning
and evaluation. Prepares and submits detailed reports on
departmental activities for university stakeholders and beyond.
Required Qualifications Demonstrated ability to interpret
university policies and procedures, with the ability to implement
and apply them effectively Proven ability to work independently,
prioritize tasks, and make decisions in a dynamic environment.
Experience in developing and implementing office procedures and
guidelines to enhance operational efficiency. Strong writing skills
with experience composing professional communications and detailed
reports. Advanced proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
software, with attention to accuracy and formatting. Skilled in
managing and maintaining confidential records in accordance with
established record-keeping protocols. Excellent interpersonal,
organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to
collaborate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and
operational needs. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree or
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience demonstrating a solid understanding of academic office
operations Familiarity with Banner or similar administrative
systems is highly desirable. Experience with or willingness to
learn basic web page creation and maintenance. Training and
hands-on experience with personnel hiring processes. Knowledge of
immigration procedures and related documentation is a plus. Pay
Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Commensurate with
experience Hours per week 40 Additional Information Please provide
an updated resume, one page cover letter and a list of three
professional references with preferred contact information. The
successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction
check. The potential for hybrid work exists, subject to
Departmental approval. The Economics Department is located in
Pamplin Hall. About Virginia Tech Dedicated 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area,
the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in
Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and
research institutes. A leading global research institution,
Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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.
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