Office Manager

Title: Office Manager

Application Review Date: June 26, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Connected Communities (CC), the Office Manager is primarily responsible for providing administrative and fiscal support to CC. This position is responsible for coordinating the departmental and Student Finance Committee (SFC) funded accounts, overseeing office expenditures, managing equipment and supply purchases, processing contracts for guest speakers/entertainment at events and assisting with all aspects of arranging travel including entering the requests into the university accounting systems. The Office Manager will process hiring paperwork for student wage positions and elected paid student organization positions.


Responsible for providing monthly budget and expenditure reports to the Director and student organization leaders. Provide training for student staff and student organizations officers/leaders on SFC and University policies, procedures and processes. Represent the Connected Communities department positively and professionally.


Supervise student staff in the absence of the Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director. Acts as a proxy for staff approval of timecards. Assists with special events held at both Connected Communities locations during normal work hours as appropriate or required.

Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced energetic office while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of budget management, general office practices and equipment management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook (email and calendar) applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events and special projects while meeting deadlines.
• Must possess strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills,

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in higher education or student support services environment.
• Knowledge of state and university policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience of Banner, eVA and Cognos systems.
• Experience with managing high volume of transactions and multiple budgets.


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: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, evenings or weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: Connected Communities

Salary: $38,000 to $42,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Deaundra Jeffress

Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Department Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer