Title: Business Operations and Planning Coordinator

Application Review Date: 10/31/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

The Business Operations and Planning Coordinator provides critical operational, financial, and project management support for the Office of the Assistant Provost for Curriculum and Academic Quality at Radford University. This position ensures the efficient and effective administration of business functions across multiple units and functions, including Curriculum, SCHEV, Accreditation, Assessment, General Education, and Analytics. The Business Operations and Accreditation Coordinator plays a key role in budget oversight, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and project coordination to advance Curriculum, Analytics, Assessment, and Accreditation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in administrative operations, office management, or a related area.
• Familiarity with budgeting processes, grant management, and institutional reporting.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including word, excel , Teams and outlook and other relevant software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and project management tools.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of eVA/Banner, People Admin and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of university/state policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Watermark for Student Ratings of Instruction, and Faculty Annual Review, Promotion, and Tenure

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume and a one page letter of interest in the position

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Employee Classification: Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Department: Academic Plan & Assess, Office of

Salary: $44,192 - $46,500

Department Contact Name: Jessica Stowell

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5119

Department Contact Email: jstowell1@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.