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Job Description
Responsibilities Include:
Responsibilities Include:
- Serve as the resource/liaison for assigned area to the 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.
- Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within the business office.
- Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to the department Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, staff, and students.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related area.
- Two years of business administration, financial management, or related experience.
Skills Needed:
- Ability to analyze, interpret, implement and communicate University 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 supervisory style that utilizes accountability, respect and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
- Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
- Proficient in following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve complex issues on a daily basis.
What is Helpful:
- 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, Cognos and Banner.
- Six credit hours of accounting coursework.
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.