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Virginia Tech is hiring an Operations Manager for the Department of Economics to enhance operational efficiency and support academic excellence. The role involves managing comprehensive administrative functions, faculty personnel processes, staff supervision, and preparing detailed reports for university stakeholders.

Highlights

Manage departmental faculty personnel processes including recruitment, hiring, promotion and tenure, and faculty activity reporting.
Provide comprehensive administrative support while ensuring compliance with university, college, and departmental policies.
Supervise departmental staff including hiring, leave reporting, and performance planning and evaluation.
Prepare and submit detailed reports on departmental activities to university stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software required.
Experience interpreting and implementing university policies and procedures.
Strong writing skills for professional communications and detailed reports.
Preferred familiarity with Banner or similar administrative systems and basic web page creation/maintenance skills.
Pay band 3; non-exempt status eligible for overtime; 40 hours per week.
Requires bachelor's or associate’s degree or equivalent experience; knowledge of immigration procedures is a plus.

Operations Manager Full Description

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

Bachelor's 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

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Review Date

November 10, 2025

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brandi Webb at bowens20@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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