Associate Business Manager

Req Id: 31487

Job Title: Associate Business Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Associate Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for assigned unit(s). Serve as the resource/liaison for the Department to the College and central offices. Provide proper interpretation of University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies, and procedures. Collaborate closely with central business service operations and other related entities in meeting the strategic goals of the University. This position will play a key role in the preparation of financial and management reports to support long-range planning forecasts; budget recommendations, planning, and analysis; and financial analysis and strategic financial management of college resources. Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within Business Office. Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to Department Heads, Directors, faculty, staff, and students. This position will specifically assist the College of Liberal Arts with Sponsored Program/Research requests that are not handled by our 1.0 Research account specialist. This individual will also support the Director of Financial Affairs with workflows and tracking at the college level. This person must be dependable. Customer service is a priority in the College of Liberal Arts.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or a related field of study

• One year of business administration, financial management, or related experience

• Ability to analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate policies and procedures

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, financial analysis, supervisory, and customer service skills

• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels

• Must be able to foster a participative, professional style that utilizes accountability, respect, and teamwork to successfully interact with others. We take customer service seriously

• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc

• Proficient in the following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve issues on a daily basis

• Must be able to handle many customers and communicate with these customers

• Must be able to prioritize incoming communication and stay organized with tasks in process

Preferred:

• Six credit hours of accounting coursework desired

• A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management

• Knowledge of SAP, Success Factors, Cognos

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A background check will be required for employment in this position

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S060

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php

Job Code #20002426

Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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Posting Start Date: 5/1/24