Job Description

The Rotational Finance Fellowship within the Vice President for Finance senior management area is a 12-month cross-departmental experiential learning and development opportunity for recent graduates or those new to Higher Education Administration. The Fellow will work in close collaboration with the managers within individual departments, which may include:

Budget and Financial Planning
Capital Budgeting and Financing
Procurement
Treasury Services
University Controller
Risk Management
Financial Management
Finance Information Technology
Office of the Vice President for Finance

The Fellow will spend an assigned amount of time in rotations with two or three of the Division of Finance departments listed above and have the opportunity to work on specific projects and assignments that will provide the Fellow an excellent understanding of the university’s financial and administrative functions. The Fellow will assist with special project assignments, which vary based on the department’s role within the university. Projects may include the development of benchmark data, business analyses, presentations, reports, position papers, project and event management activities, and more. Fellows may also provide project support on activities such as Board of Visitors materials, financial policies, employee engagement initiatives, communications, strategic planning and reporting, and more. As possible, the Office of the Vice President for Finance will work with the Fellow to establish a schedule of department rotations and projects that align with the Fellow’s interests, strengths, and experiences.

For candidates who hold or will hold a bachelor’s degree by December 31, 2025, the targeted start date is January 2025. For those graduating in May 2026, the targeted start date is in June 2026.

For more information about the VP for Finance Rotational Fellowship Program, please visit our site at https://vpfin.vt.edu/internships-fellowships.html

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in a business-related discipline or demonstrated interest in a career in a business or higher education environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Expressed interest in higher education administration
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with flexing priorities and multi-tasking

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with confidential or sensitive information
Experience with statistical or data reporting and analysis
Leadership experience
Ability to quickly adapt to changing work environments
Ability to quickly learn university systems, software, and programs such as Banner, HokieMart, or Microstrategy
Experience with project or event management activities

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Salary range of $53,000 - $57,000

Hours per week

Review Date

11/13/2025

Additional Information

Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three references as part of their application materials for full consideration.

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 Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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