Inventory Specialist Senior

Job Description

The Controller’s Office, Fixed Assets Equipment and Inventory Services team, is looking for a new team member to play a crucial role in their responsibility for daily tagging activity related to high volumes of equipment acquisitions. This role involves traveling around campus to locate, tag, and ensure the accurate recording of new equipment, with an annual volume of approximately 10,000 items totaling $75 million. The specialist will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure efficient and compliant tagging processes, adhering to established guidelines and policies.

We offer room for growth and encourage personal development. Your responsibilities and compensation vary based on your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, desire to learn, and ambition. Reasons to apply today:

• Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech
• Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities
• Formal employee award and recognition program
• Professional learning opportunities
• Generous leave
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
• Work-life balance
• Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment
• Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices
• Customer service experience in a professional office environment
• Strong computer proficiency utilizing applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook
• Data entry experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with various levels of faculty, staff and students
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in business or related discipline
• Working knowledge of accounting databases such as Banner Finance or other large accounting database
• Experience creating ad hoc reports, performing data analysis and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of scientific/research equipment
• Fixed asset management or inventory experience

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range of $46,000 - $50,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

6/22/2026

Additional Information

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