What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Office Assistant, WVTF position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The WVTF Business Office Assistant provides accounting, clerical, and administrative support for WVTF Public Radio/RADIO IQ. The primary responsibilities include assisting with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining donor database, and supporting the Business Office, Corporate Support Manager and Annual Giving Coordinator as needed and requested.
Additional responsibilities include answering phone calls, having two-way communication with donors, attending to donor needs, scheduling volunteers, greeting visitors, and initiating mailings at the office front desk.
This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, the ability to learn donor database and banking software applications, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Required Qualifications
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Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Hours per week
20
Review Date
May 11th, 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 Advancement Human Resources at advhr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The WVTF Business Office Assistant provides accounting, clerical, and administrative support for WVTF Public Radio/RADIO IQ. The primary responsibilities include assisting with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining donor database, and supporting the Business Office, Corporate Support Manager and Annual Giving Coordinator as needed and requested.
Additional responsibilities include answering phone calls, having two-way communication with donors, attending to donor needs, scheduling volunteers, greeting visitors, and initiating mailings at the office front desk.
This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, the ability to learn donor database and banking software applications, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures to complete specific tasks.
- Demonstrated experience working in a professional office environment.
- Demonstrated experience with credit card processing, remote check depositing, and other banking transactions.
- Demonstrated experience with customer service.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with WVTF Public Radio/RADIO IQ and broadcast coverage area.
- Experience working for a state university or non-profit organization.
1
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Hours per week
20
Review Date
May 11th, 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 Advancement Human Resources at advhr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $18 - $20