At the University of Virginia, a Business Professional is an administrative
employee charged with duties ranging from budget to student system activity. They may be responsible for financial
information, such as accounting records, grants and contracts, and procurements, or staffing concerns, such as hiring and
timekeeping. Although the tasks specific to each Business Professional may be different, some things are always
the same.
All Business Professionals must:
be committed to the University Code of Ethics
endeavor to bring the highest level of professionalism to the discharge of their duties
All Business Professionals should:
seek training and professional development pertinent to their positions
attend the University business meetings relevant to their work
University Comptroller's Fiscal Administrators Meeting
Research Administrators Meeting led by Office of Sponsored Programs
Human Resources Users Group for UVA HRMS/Payroll
participate in the University Business Professionals Development Network
Business Professionals Development certification courses
Goal: educate department and school staff on core issues. ** Due to recent budget constraints, most of the intermediate level courses have been placed on hold until further notice. If there is a need or request for a specific course to be taught, pleas contact Tommye Arnold (tca3k).
Audience: Department and school fiscal administrators.
Goal: educate department and school leadership on high-level
issues. ** Due to recent budget constraints, development of these courses have been placed on hold until further notice.
Audience: Leaders and managers with fiscal oversight
responsibilities and/or employees with fiscal responsibilities.
