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# Program Support Technician

- **Company:** Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
- **Location:** Blacksburg, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $49,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Banner Advertisement
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5cfd390343549fc6

## About the Role

Administrative support experience in an academic or professional office environment; Demonstrated ability to ability to work independently and as part of a team; Work history that would exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills; Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to effectively manage multiple priorities; Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite., Considerable experience in an academic office environment or education/training in related field; Knowledge of VT policies, procedures, and systems such as Hokie Mart, Banner, Banner Time Entry, Emburse, Micro Strategy Reporting, and DEPART.

## Description

The Program Support Technician serves as first point of contact for two program areas in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and manages all wage payroll needs. The assigned program areas are the Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering (TISE) and the Land Development Design Industry (LDDI). Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: greet and assists students and visitors; assist faculty and students with travel arrangements; issue keys and maintain key log; support faculty work on committees; assist faculty with paperwork and tracking of international visiting scholar; place, track, and receive HokieMart and Purchasing Card orders; monitor and answer the main office phone. Manage wage payroll by hiring all wage employees including emergency hires and student wage. Complete new hire paperwork including I9s, manage Banner Time Entry and complete bi-monthly wage reconciliations.