Sr. Associate AD / Business Operations

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

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.

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.