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Kim Dowdy

Assistant Director for Business Operations
  • Focus area(s): Leads HNFE in strategic consultation, ensuring efficient operations, and compliance with Virginia Tech, CALS, and departmental policies in finance and operations
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kimdowdy@vt.edu
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Education

M.A.T, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, 1999

B.S. Psychology, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 1997

Experience

October 2023 – present: Assistant Director for Business Operations, HNFE (CALS), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

2022 – 2023: International Finance and Program Coordinator, Center for International Research, Education and Development (CIRED), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

2020 – 2022: Senior Fiscal Technician and Office Manager, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (COSD), RU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, Radford University, Radford, VA

2018 – 2020: Assistant Director, Office of Student Standards & Conduct, Radford University, Radford, VA

2015 – 2019: University 100 Instructor, New Student & Family Programs, Radford University, Radford, VA

2014 – 2017 Case Manager, Office of Student Standards and Conduct, Radford University, Radford, VA

2011 – 2014: Secretary, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Diocese of Richmond, Blacksburg, VA

2011 – 2012: Attendant Care Grant Provider, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

2011 – 2013: Teacher, Rainbow Riders Childcare Center, Blacksburg, VA

2007 - 2010: Associate Director of Leadership Development, University Unions and Student Activities (UU/SA), and Instructor Residential Leadership Community (LDRS1015), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

1999– 2007: Associate Director for Student Programs, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

1999 – 2004: Associate Director for Recreation Services and Programs, CU101 Instructor, and Ropes-course & Climbing Wall Facilitator, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

1997 – 1999: Graduate Assistant and Residence Hall Director, Dean of Students Office, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Selected Major Awards

  • 2020 – 2021 – Radford University Waldron College of Health and Human Services Staff Award
  • 2018 – Radford University Foundation Annual Awards Nominee: Anna Lee Stewart Award
  • 2009 – Virginia Tech Rest, Renewal and Reflection: Service Recognition for Recovery Efforts
  • 2009 – Virginia Tech University Unions/Student Activities Office Incentive for Collaboration Award
  • 2004 – Association of College Unions Int’l (ACUI) Richard D. Blackburn New Professional Award