Michael Arden

Responsibilities

The Fiscal and Facilities Coordinator will assist the Department with critical fiscal responsibilities including ordering supplies and equipment in Virginia Tech’s ordering system, Hokiemart; assisting faculty, students, and staff with travel logistics, arrangements and reimbursements, and assisting outstanding payment and vendor issues. Plays a critical role in assisting the Department in maintaining a current and updated list of fixed assets equipment for the Department ensuring items are entered into the VT database, changes, additions, surpluses, and transfers from the Department’s Fixed Asset list made in a timely basis.

Assists the Department in conducting periodic audits, ensuring that equipment is maintained and repaired, and certifications for equipment are gained within all proper timeframes. Lastly, assists the Department in maintaining the facilities of BME by responding to requests for facilities services and initiating and following up on work orders for service or repairs, assisting with management of key control and key card access for BME occupied buildings, offices, and spaces, assisting the Department with administrative and logistical efforts for BME renovations, and assisting with Departmental safety training, planning, safety committees, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP)/Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) preparation.

Education

Michael Arden earned his B.S. in Wildlife Conservation from Unity College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laud. His studies emphasized ecological systems, habitat management, and conservation science, integrating both field-based and analytical approaches to environmental problem-solving and biological disease management.

Background

Michael Arden joined Virginia Tech in 2025 and currently serves within the BEAM Department, bringing with him a decade of diverse experience in operations and project management. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, he built a well-rounded career spanning facilities management and fiscal operations in shipbuilding, wildlife conservation, green roof production, and landscaping. Throughout his professional journey, Michael has established a strong reputation for driving operational efficiency, enhancing workflow systems, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.