Operations Manager, Staff Support & Administration

Job Description

We seek an Operations Manager Staff Support & Administration to provide operational management and administrative support to the areas within the Senior Director for Student Engagement and Community Centers portfolio. The Operations Manager provides leadership and oversight for HR administration across Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) and the Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs) as well as executive support across the Student Engagement and Campus Life leadership team. This position ensures compliance with university policies manages departmental hiring and onboarding processes and delivers strategic administrative support to senior leadership. The Manager serves as a key liaison between SECL CCCs and Student Affairs HR while fostering a positive and professional environment for staff and students.

Heres what you need to know about the role:

1. You will join Student Engagement and Campus Life a department that uplifts the student experience by cultivating affirming environments promoting holistic well-being and providing exceptional services.

2. You will report to the Associate Director for Student Organizations and Administration in a regular full-time 100% university staff appointment.

3. You will be responsible for leading HR administration for Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) and the Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs) serving as the primary liaison between the departments and the Student Affairs Human Resources this role you will also design and implement training materials and resources to promote awareness and compliance with departmental and university policies while providing administrative support to the Senior Director and SECL Associate Directors.

4. You will have the chance to grow and take advantage of a professional development plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

5. You will be offered a base salary between $ along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in HR administration onboarding and payroll/time entry systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks maintain accurate records and coordinate various schedules.
Ability to interpret and apply policies exercising judgment using problem-solving strategies and maintaining highly confidential and sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of university human resources travel payroll and policies and procedures.
Experience supporting senior leadership in an administrative or HR management capacity.
Previous experience working in higher education.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$55000 - $60000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

5/27/2026

Additional Information

The selected candidate must have a criminal background check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve) Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving inthe spirit of community diversity and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice ourPrinciples of Community which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsExperience VTby demonstrating supporting and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL): The team in Student Engagement and Campus Life holds a deep passion for building affirming environments where every person feels seen heard and valued through exceptional service and programs that reflect and uplift our community and we are genuinely excited to continuously learn and grow our knowledge of student unions services and student experiences.

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.

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