Title: Financial Operations Technician

Application Review Date: 03/20/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Job Description

Provide high-level, confidential, administrative support to the Associate Vice President for Finance and University Controller (AVPF & UC) and Associate Vice President of Budget and Planning (AVPBP). Serve as the primary support and contact person for the Controller's Office and as secondary support to the Office of Budget and Financial Planning. Maintain daily operations of the office to include processing invoices, travel and reimbursements, purchase order requests, small purchase card reconciliations, tax documentation, and other correspondence. Monitor status of website, reports, and other special projects. Aid in preparing materials for meetings and coordinating departmental training sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience handling and maintaining confidential records appropriately
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals, units, and constituencies of diverse backgrounds.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures related to purchasing and travel.
• Experience with Banner, eVA, Emburse, Cognos, PageUp, Sprintax or similar software.
• Experience with processing travel arrangements/reimbursements.
• Experience with Sharepoint, Qualtrics, and similar document sharing software.
• Experience with creating, coordinating, and expanding training programs.
• Experience with compiling tax information.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Email questions about the position to dsentman@radford.edu.

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, flex schedule available around core hours

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: Auxiliary Support Services

Salary Range: $38,000-$48,400

Department Contact Name: Deana Sentman

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5974

Department Contact Email: dsentman@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.