Stacey Kuhar
Business Manager
Location:
210 Cheatham Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061Stacey joined the Virginia Water Resources Research Center in early 2025, bringing 25 years of institutional knowledge with her. She is the Business Manager, but also fills the role of Office Manager for the Water Center as well. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and pickleball, kayaking and paddleboarding, and going on hikes with her three pups.
Business Manager with expertise in financial operations, grants administration, and organizational management within higher education and research environments. Experienced in overseeing complex budgets, sponsored programs, compliance processes, and day-to-day office operations while supporting strategic institutional goals.
- Financial management and budget oversight
- Grants administration and sponsored programs management
- Pre-award and post-award grant support
- Fiscal reporting and reconciliation
- Office and administrative operations management
- Project coordination and workflow organization
- Higher education and research administration
- Compliance monitoring and policy interpretation
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder support
- Calendar, meeting, and event coordination
- Purchasing, procurement, and travel coordination
- Records and documentation management