Sr. Associate AD / Business Operations

Virginia Tech

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business/accounting or related field, or master's degree with significant experience.
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategic financial plans for diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-department collaboration.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with supervisory experience.
  • Expertise in financial planning and management, with analytical capabilities for senior decision support.
  • Proficient in standard desktop applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of individuals, including students and university staff.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day fiscal activities, including budgeting and financial analysis.
  • Oversee procurement processes and financial reporting.
  • Support affiliated organizations with financial operations.
  • Ensure efficient workflow and coordination of business services positions.
  • Implement strategic financial plans aligned with university goals.

Benefits

  • Working in a dynamic and supportive athletic department environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and networking.
  • Collaboration with senior university administrators and diverse teams.
  • Access to university resources and facilities for personal and professional use.
  • Potential for involvement in critical decision-making processes within the athletic department.
Full Job Description
Sr. Associate AD / Business Operations

Job no: 537864
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: President
Department: Athletic Department
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Business / Accounting / Finance

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Executive Associate AD, Athletics CFO, the Sr. Assoc. AD / Business Operations will manage the day-to-day fiscal activities to include team/support budgeting, financial planning and analysis, procurement, financial reporting, affiliated organization support, and overall workflow management. This position will directly or indirectly oversee all business operations and business services positions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business/accounting or related field with significant experience, or a master's degree.
Proven ability to build and implement strategic financial plans, including operating and capital, and to convey concepts to a broad audience including university senior level administrators.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
Well-developed ability to demonstrate technical expertise in financial planning, management, and analysis in order to provide senior leadership with highly developed decision support.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Functional familiarity with standard desktop applications, with expertise required in Excel.
Must be able to work effectively and willingly with diverse coworkers, students, and outside representatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant NCAA athletic financial management experience at the Division I level.
First-hand familiarity with university fund accounting systems.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations relevant to position.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

10/6/2026

Additional Information

See more about working in VT Athletics at https://hokiesports.com/be-a-hokie

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

Advertised: September 22, 2026
Applications close:

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