Fairfax, VA, Virginia
Fairfax, VA, Virginia
Posted: 14-Jan-26
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
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Internal Number: 535210
We’re searching for an Operations Manager to join our Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA, to help us in our mission. So, if you’re interested, please keep reading. In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we do every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
Here’s what you need to know about the role:
1) You’ll join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team; a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well-being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.
2) You’ll report to the Assistant Director for Student Center Operations, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% Staff appointment.
3) You’ll oversee the quality of the building operations and services for three student center facilities (Squires, GLC, and Johnston Student Center), Owens Ballroom, and War Memorial Chapel. The manager focuses on quality assurance for evening and weekend events and building operations. Additionally, the manager leads the management and development of the Squires Student Center operations student staff, including recruitment, training, evaluation, and supervision. This position works collaboratively with the other Operations team members to provide consistent weekly and long-term building operations that support university and departmental needs and demands; coordinates with other SECL functional areas to ensure high-quality services are provided to students, patrons, and guests; and directly supports customer service needs and assesses the quality of event setups and tidiness of the student centers.
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience in Student Personnel Administration, Facility Management, Business, or related field.
-Must have Previous experience in:
*General operations and/or facility management experience in a student union, hospitality, community center, recreational center, or related environment.
*Supervision, including but not limited to recruiting, training, evaluating, and directing the work of student staff members.
*Operations management experience, including project management and building management.
*Strong organizational skills that include the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and perform multiple functions simultaneously.
*Demonstrated knowledge of risk management practices.
*Experience or training with cash/revenue management.
*Demonstrated knowledge of computer programs, including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software.
*Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with diverse, multicultural student and staff populations.
*Ability to interpret, communicate, and effectively enforce policies and regulations.
*Demonstrated ability to successfully operate autonomously and within a team-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
-Master's degree and/or equivalent related experience in Student Personnel Administration, Facility Management, Business, or a related field.
-Experience directly supervising student employees in an educational environment.
-Experience in risk management practices for a public facility.
-Experience in basic custodial or maintenance trades.