Business Assistant

Req Id: 31022

Job Title: Business Assistant

Job Description:

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to serve as the College of Health and Human Sciences resident expert for all procurement related questions. This person will initiate purchases as well as audit and/or approve procurement transactions to determine allowability, allocability and reasonableness based on federal, state, and university procurement policies and procedures.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest. Will need to be on campus 4 hours a week.

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED

• 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping &/or purchasing or similar area

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to practice good time management and organizational skills and multi-task

• Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility

• Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential

• Must be able to understand and apply University, Federal and State policies and procedures to draw conclusions and make work related decisions

• Must have the ability to explain policies and procedures to staff

• Must have ability to audit University forms, reports and other documents for accuracy and completeness

• Must also be able to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds

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: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

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

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040

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

Job Code #20002334

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

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Posting Start Date: 4/1/24