Business Manager

Job Description

The Business Manager provides comprehensive budgetary, financial, and administrative management support for the Department of English. This position is responsible for planning, allocating, monitoring, and reconciling departmental funds; assisting the department chair with the development and management of the annual operating budget; preparing financial reports and forecasts; and ensuring expenditures align with strategic priorities and approved budgets. The Business Manager serves as the department's primary liaison with the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) Office of the Dean Business Operations Team and Fiscal Shared Services Team, collaborating on financial transactions, compliance, reporting, and the effective stewardship of departmental resources.

The position oversees and coordinates business operations related to purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, and honoraria, including collaboration with the CLAHS Fiscal Shared Services Team on procurement processes, while maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to university and college policies and procedures. The Business Manager also supports faculty and staff in matters related to sponsored research administration, works closely with central administrative offices, and provides backup support for departmental administrative functions, including onboarding and personnel-related processes as needed.

Required Qualifications

Considerable experience in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or equivalent level of education, training, and/or certifications. | Experience working with computerized accounting software. | Experience managing financial records and account reconciliation. | Demonstrated knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting principles and payroll and audit procedures. | Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a complex environment. | Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain strict confidentiality. | Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline oriented environment and within policy and budgetary limits.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an academic environment.| Experience working with faculty and graduate students on complex financial needs.| Knowledge of University and State fiscal policies and procedures.| Experience with Banner Finance, Chrome River Microstrategies, and HokieMart purchasing.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience: $60,000 to $68,000

Hours per week

*

Review Date

December 1, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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