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Fiscal and Administrative Assistant
Job no: 536896
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: CALS Administration
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science, Administrative / Clerical
Job Description
The Fiscal and Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive fiscal and administrative support to the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) Office of Finance. This position plays a key role in supporting the Assistant Dean of Finance and the broader finance team by processing financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, supporting compliance activities, coordinating fixed asset tracking and network infrastructure services coordination, while also managing administrative functions such as calendar coordination, meeting logistics, and correspondence.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment. They will exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and deliver high-quality customer service while interacting with faculty, staff, leadership and external partners supported by a proven ability to independently prioritize tasks, solve problems, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
This position will work closely with all members of the CALS Finance team and report to the Assistant Dean of Finance.
Required Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadline.
• Exhibit good written, verbal, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in higher education finance and/or budgeting.
• Experience working with multiple funding sources (state funding, foundation funding, grant funding).
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$45,000 - $55,000
Hours per week
40 hours a week; Monday through Friday
Review Date
July 20, 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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 Jonathan Baros at jbaros@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: July 2, 2026
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