Careers at Virginia Tech

The Fiscal Technician for Virginia Tech’s Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) provides essential fiscal and administrative support in a newly established, fast-paced academic research environment. While primarily based in the Institute, this role also supports Virginia Tech's regional team in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area (GWDCA) during the initial growth phase. The Fiscal Technician will serve as a collaborative member of the Institute’s fiscal team.

This position is primarily responsible for post-award financial management of sponsored research projects including transaction processing, expense reconciliation, account monitoring, and reporting. In addition to managing sponsored awards, the Fiscal Technician will support a range of departmental fiscal operations such as procurement, reimbursements, and internal financial tracking.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in an evolving environment where policies and procedures are still being developed. They must be adept at interpreting complex sponsor requirements, ensuring compliance with university policies, and achieving results with limited procedural guidance.

This is a unique opportunity to help build the financial infrastructure of a new university initiative. The person in this role must embrace change, be committed to delivering results, and be ready to take ownership in a developing operational environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a business support position.
• Experience in accounting, finance, or administrative support roles.
• Proficiency with financial software and tools, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of financial principles and procedures.
• Prior experience in a higher education or sponsored research setting.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial data.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams or working across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities in the absence of established procedures.

3

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

$50,000 - $65,000; commensurate with experience

40

October 1, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

This position will be eligible for hybrid work; 4 days in office, 1 day remote work.

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.

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