The Business Manager for the Virginia Tech Department of Sociology is responsible for managing financial, grant, facility, and administrative operations for the department. This role serves as the chief fiscal officer of the department and provides guidance to the chair, faculty, staff, and students. The position ensures compliance with financial regulations, coordinates administrative procedures, and supports strategic decision-making within the department. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, managing the department's budget, ensuring compliance with financial policies, developing financial reports, managing all fiscal processes, overseeing payroll, managing grant expenditures, supporting HR with fiscal related processes, and ensuring the efficient operation of all fiscal and budgetary processes.