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Office Operations Manager jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in government contracting, defense, technology, and professional services firms that anchor the Northern Virginia corridor, the Richmond metro, and the Hampton Roads region. Large employers with a lasting presence include Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman, all of which maintain substantial Virginia operations requiring office operations managers at coordinator, mid-level, and senior leadership tiers. The most in-demand specialties are facilities and vendor oversight, compliance-driven administrative management, and multi-site operational coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- 45002269
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Research
- Staff
- Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Department: Massey Clinical Trials Office
Department Summary: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals
Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all
Benefits At a Glance
- Up to 5 remote days per month upon successful completion of training and leadership approval;
- Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester;
- Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g. certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship;
- 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to volunteer;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA;
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
- Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals
Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all
Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities
A Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) supports Principal Investigators (PI) in the day-to-day activities required for activation, execution, and management of clinical research studies or protocols. Active clinical licensure is required for duties expected to be directly performed by the Clinical Research Nurse. At Massey, the CRN has more complex and intensive participant contact in a clinical setting requiring an individual with high levels of clinical competency to perform the research related study work. In addition to performing clinical skills associated with research studies, typical duties of a CRN include but are not limited to: assist the PI in assessing study feasibility, determining participation eligibility, and establishing guidelines for clinical data collection; serve as patient/participant recruiters; and perform a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. A CRN may work independently or as a member of a team. They work under general supervision, resolving most standard issues independently and referring complex issues to an upper-level manager or the PI, as appropriate. This role reports in-person in downtown Richmond with the flexibility to work hybrid 5 days/month post-review, 3-6 months training and manager approval. Each CRN reports to a Clinical Operations Manager who oversees disease working group specific teams within the Clinical Research Operations Unit.
- Recruitment, Enrollment, Retention, and Data Collection: A CRN drives study coordination and regulatory management with participant recruitment, enrollment, tracking, data collection, data processing/resolution (discrepancies, queries etc.), verification, case-finding, evaluation, abstraction of source documentation, case report form completion, database use/management, data abstraction/organization and archiving of data in the study database for research studies. A CRN leads development of best practice guidance and work aids for their respective research team for all data management documentation following standard practice guidelines, utilizing multiple data capture/retrieval systems & interacting with a variety of health care delivery systems to identify, track, evaluate, collate, analyze/submit subject data. Data may include but is not limited to paper data, electronic data & biological specimens.
- Serve as a lead research coordinator for an emerging central coordinator pool, work with leadership to lay the groundwork for expanding a coordinator pool, and overall portfolio staffing and management;
- Maintain advanced understanding of clinical research management duties from initiation to closeout including but not limited to: federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor guidance as well as university policies and compliance notices, with ability to consistently interpret and apply accurately;
- Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as well as any other mandatory competencies and certifications required by VCU and VCUHS, individual clinical trials and the NIH Human Subjects Protection training as required;
- Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols;
- Follow VCU internal processes to ensure compliance with VCU policies related to research activities and ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory standards, institutional operational research objectives are met and ethical obligations are kept;
- Serve as an ongoing resource providing information and expert advice on clinical research for the research team including but not limited to the clinical study team coordinator, peer Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Data Manager, Sponsors and PI with other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and active clinical RN licensure;
- 2+ years of relevant experience supporting data management activities with an exposure to data processes and flow or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with the ability to learn basic data entry, understand complex protocols and motivation to learn the foundation of at least one oncology disease area;
- 2+ years of experience with various clinical research or healthcare technologies including but not limited to: EDC software, XML, OnCore, EMR (Cerner or EPIC), RedCap, DEEP6A;
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Visio, Smartsheets and Adobe with the ability to adapt to a range of database applications;
- Interest in working in a fast paced, demanding environment and adapt to changing client status, regulations and work environment;
- 2+ years' of demonstrated professional knowledge of medical, oncology, clinical research and/or disease working group terminology;
- Ability to provide own transportation to meet with patients within the service area (Downtown Richmond, Stoney Point, etc.) and attend all meetings within service areas and at training locations.
Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship for this position.
Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.
Please let us know if you were referred by a current Massey employee to ensure we honor our commitment to the Employee Referral Program.
Candidates whose resumes highlight the following previous experience will be prioritized:
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU;
- Advanced proficiency with data entry and word processing skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret information effectively;
- Advanced organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks with the ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously;
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and stakeholders;
- Interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and collaborating with team members at all levels to gather information and support compliance efforts;
- Problem-solving and organizational aptitude, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and independently make critical decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
- 3+ years of relevant experience supporting data management activities with an exposure to data processes and flow or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with basic data entry, complex protocols and the foundations of at least one oncology disease area;
- 1+ years' experience with research studies, interpreting complex protocols, subject records and federal, state, local regulations;
- 1+ years current knowledge of oncology, cancer treatment and care;
- 3+ years evidence of effective communication with research participants and/or patients on clinical trials;
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training or knowledge of regulations regarding the use of human subjects in clinical trials, outcomes research, nursing research, and other research areas or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
- Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or CRA certification for Research Administration.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, range minimum of $68,000
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
University Job Title: 93408 - Open
Contact: MasseyHR@vcu.edu
- 45002269
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Research
- Staff
- Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU
Department: Massey Clinical Trials Office
Department Summary: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals
Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all
Benefits At a Glance
- Up to 5 remote days per month upon successful completion of training and leadership approval;
- Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester;
- Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g. certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship;
- 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to volunteer;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA;
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
- Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals
Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all
Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities
A Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) supports Principal Investigators (PI) in the day-to-day activities required for activation, execution, and management of clinical research studies or protocols. Active clinical licensure is required for duties expected to be directly performed by the Clinical Research Nurse. At Massey, the CRN has more complex and intensive participant contact in a clinical setting requiring an individual with high levels of clinical competency to perform the research related study work. In addition to performing clinical skills associated with research studies, typical duties of a CRN include but are not limited to: assist the PI in assessing study feasibility, determining participation eligibility, and establishing guidelines for clinical data collection; serve as patient/participant recruiters; and perform a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. A CRN may work independently or as a member of a team. They work under general supervision, resolving most standard issues independently and referring complex issues to an upper-level manager or the PI, as appropriate. This role reports in-person in downtown Richmond with the flexibility to work hybrid 5 days/month post-review, 3-6 months training and manager approval. Each CRN reports to a Clinical Operations Manager who oversees disease working group specific teams within the Clinical Research Operations Unit.
- Recruitment, Enrollment, Retention, and Data Collection: A CRN drives study coordination and regulatory management with participant recruitment, enrollment, tracking, data collection, data processing/resolution (discrepancies, queries etc.), verification, case-finding, evaluation, abstraction of source documentation, case report form completion, database use/management, data abstraction/organization and archiving of data in the study database for research studies. A CRN leads development of best practice guidance and work aids for their respective research team for all data management documentation following standard practice guidelines, utilizing multiple data capture/retrieval systems & interacting with a variety of health care delivery systems to identify, track, evaluate, collate, analyze/submit subject data. Data may include but is not limited to paper data, electronic data & biological specimens.
- Serve as a lead research coordinator for an emerging central coordinator pool, work with leadership to lay the groundwork for expanding a coordinator pool, and overall portfolio staffing and management;
- Maintain advanced understanding of clinical research management duties from initiation to closeout including but not limited to: federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor guidance as well as university policies and compliance notices, with ability to consistently interpret and apply accurately;
- Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as well as any other mandatory competencies and certifications required by VCU and VCUHS, individual clinical trials and the NIH Human Subjects Protection training as required;
- Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols;
- Follow VCU internal processes to ensure compliance with VCU policies related to research activities and ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory standards, institutional operational research objectives are met and ethical obligations are kept;
- Serve as an ongoing resource providing information and expert advice on clinical research for the research team including but not limited to the clinical study team coordinator, peer Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Data Manager, Sponsors and PI with other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and active clinical RN licensure;
- 2+ years of relevant experience supporting data management activities with an exposure to data processes and flow or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with the ability to learn basic data entry, understand complex protocols and motivation to learn the foundation of at least one oncology disease area;
- 2+ years of experience with various clinical research or healthcare technologies including but not limited to: EDC software, XML, OnCore, EMR (Cerner or EPIC), RedCap, DEEP6A;
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Visio, Smartsheets and Adobe with the ability to adapt to a range of database applications;
- Interest in working in a fast paced, demanding environment and adapt to changing client status, regulations and work environment;
- 2+ years' of demonstrated professional knowledge of medical, oncology, clinical research and/or disease working group terminology;
- Ability to provide own transportation to meet with patients within the service area (Downtown Richmond, Stoney Point, etc.) and attend all meetings within service areas and at training locations.
Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship for this position.
Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.
Please let us know if you were referred by a current Massey employee to ensure we honor our commitment to the Employee Referral Program.
Candidates whose resumes highlight the following previous experience will be prioritized:
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU;
- Advanced proficiency with data entry and word processing skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret information effectively;
- Advanced organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks with the ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously;
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and stakeholders;
- Interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and collaborating with team members at all levels to gather information and support compliance efforts;
- Problem-solving and organizational aptitude, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and independently make critical decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
- 3+ years of relevant experience supporting data management activities with an exposure to data processes and flow or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with basic data entry, complex protocols and the foundations of at least one oncology disease area;
- 1+ years' experience with research studies, interpreting complex protocols, subject records and federal, state, local regulations;
- 1+ years current knowledge of oncology, cancer treatment and care;
- 3+ years evidence of effective communication with research participants and/or patients on clinical trials;
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training or knowledge of regulations regarding the use of human subjects in clinical trials, outcomes research, nursing research, and other research areas or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
- Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or CRA certification for Research Administration.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, range minimum of $68,000
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
University Job Title: 93408 - Open
Contact: MasseyHR@vcu.edu
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- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field required
- Three or more years of progressive office or administrative operations experience in Virginia
- Demonstrated experience managing facilities, vendors, and cross-functional administrative teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise resource planning platforms
- Strong budget oversight and procurement experience within regulated or government-adjacent environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across departments and leadership
Office Operations Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a office operations manager in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as an office operations manager, so entry is credential and experience driven. Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration or management, combined with progressively responsible administrative or operations experience. Earning a Certified Manager credential through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, or a Project Management Professional designation, strengthens candidacy significantly in Virginia's government contracting and professional services markets.
Which companies hire office operations managers in Virginia?
Virginia office operations manager roles are posted by Virginia Commonwealth University, Hilton, and Groundswell and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's deep concentration of federal contractors, defense firms, and professional services companies means consistent hiring for this role well beyond any single industry.
Which Virginia cities have the most office operations manager jobs?
Virginia, Richmond, and McLean have the most office operations manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal agencies, defense contractors, and technology firms drives the largest share of postings, while Richmond's headquarters presence in finance and healthcare and Hampton Roads' military and logistics base generate consistent regional demand.
Are there remote office operations manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're limited, because the role typically requires on-site facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and in-person team management. About 25% of office operations manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in tasks like policy administration, budget tracking, and reporting rather than hands-on operational duties.
How can I get hired as a office operations manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an administrative coordinator or office administrator role at a Virginia government contractor or large professional services firm, where promotions into operations management are common. Employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos regularly hire administrative staff who grow into operational oversight positions. Earning a Certified Manager or Project Management Professional credential early, and volunteering for process improvement projects, accelerates that transition meaningfully in Virginia's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to office operations manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to office operations manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and beyond. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly without creating an account or signing up.
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