Entry Level Business Manager Jobs
New grad business manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to lead projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Fintech, with employers like JPMorganChase, Jobot, and TikTok hiring at this level now.
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- 538565
- Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
- English
- Business / Accounting / Finance
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Virginia Tech
Job Description
The Business Manager provides comprehensive budgetary, financial, and administrative management support for the Department of English. This position is responsible for planning, allocating, monitoring, and reconciling departmental funds; assisting the department chair with the development and management of the annual operating budget; preparing financial reports and forecasts; and ensuring expenditures align with strategic priorities and approved budgets. The Business Manager serves as the department's primary liaison with the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) Office of the Dean Business Operations Team and Fiscal Shared Services Team, collaborating on financial transactions, compliance, reporting, and the effective stewardship of departmental resources.
The position oversees and coordinates business operations related to purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, and honoraria, including collaboration with the CLAHS Fiscal Shared Services Team on procurement processes, while maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to university and college policies and procedures. The Business Manager also supports faculty and staff in matters related to sponsored research administration, works closely with central administrative offices, and provides backup support for departmental administrative functions, including onboarding and personnel-related processes as needed.
Required Qualifications
Considerable experience in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or equivalent level of education, training, and/or certifications. | Experience working with computerized accounting software. | Experience managing financial records and account reconciliation. | Demonstrated knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting principles and payroll and audit procedures. | Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a complex environment. | Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain strict confidentiality. | Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline oriented environment and within policy and budgetary limits.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic environment.| Experience working with faculty and graduate students on complex financial needs.| Knowledge of University and State fiscal policies and procedures.| Experience with Banner Finance, Chrome River Microstrategies, and HokieMart purchasing.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience: $60,000 to $68,000
Hours per week
Review Date
December 1, 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 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 Branden King at brandenk@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
- 538565
- Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
- English
- Business / Accounting / Finance
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Virginia Tech
Job Description
The Business Manager provides comprehensive budgetary, financial, and administrative management support for the Department of English. This position is responsible for planning, allocating, monitoring, and reconciling departmental funds; assisting the department chair with the development and management of the annual operating budget; preparing financial reports and forecasts; and ensuring expenditures align with strategic priorities and approved budgets. The Business Manager serves as the department's primary liaison with the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) Office of the Dean Business Operations Team and Fiscal Shared Services Team, collaborating on financial transactions, compliance, reporting, and the effective stewardship of departmental resources.
The position oversees and coordinates business operations related to purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, and honoraria, including collaboration with the CLAHS Fiscal Shared Services Team on procurement processes, while maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to university and college policies and procedures. The Business Manager also supports faculty and staff in matters related to sponsored research administration, works closely with central administrative offices, and provides backup support for departmental administrative functions, including onboarding and personnel-related processes as needed.
Required Qualifications
Considerable experience in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or equivalent level of education, training, and/or certifications. | Experience working with computerized accounting software. | Experience managing financial records and account reconciliation. | Demonstrated knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting principles and payroll and audit procedures. | Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a complex environment. | Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain strict confidentiality. | Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline oriented environment and within policy and budgetary limits.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an academic environment.| Experience working with faculty and graduate students on complex financial needs.| Knowledge of University and State fiscal policies and procedures.| Experience with Banner Finance, Chrome River Microstrategies, and HokieMart purchasing.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience: $60,000 to $68,000
Hours per week
Review Date
December 1, 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 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 Branden King at brandenk@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase60
- Jobot13
- TikTok8
- Bank of America4
- Wells Enterprises4
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services38
- Investment & Asset Management28
- Fintech27
- Technology & Software16
- Staffing & Recruiting14
Entry Level Business Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level business manager job?
Focus on internships, campus leadership roles, and any project where you coordinated people or resources toward a goal. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can show initiative, basic financial literacy, and clear communication skills. Tailoring your resume to highlight outcomes rather than duties, and preparing for behavioral interviews with concrete examples, gives you a meaningful edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level business managers?
Companies hiring entry level business managers right now include JPMorganChase, Jobot, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this stage, hiring tends to come from a wide range of employers, including regional firms, national corporations, and growing startups that build management pipelines from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level business manager jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level business manager roles are still on-site or hybrid. About 19% of entry level business manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates open to in-person work will find the widest range of opportunities at this stage.
Are these new grad business manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or campus leadership in place of full-time history, or explicitly encourages a portfolio or project examples. If you are a new grad targeting your first business manager position, these listings are the right place to start.
Which industries hire the most entry level business managers?
Entry Level business manager roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate large teams, run structured training programs, and regularly need candidates who can step into operational and coordination responsibilities early in their careers.