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Purdue University is hiring a Business Assistant. This role includes collaborating with staff, faculty, and students in the College of Agriculture Employment Center to support the employment process by managing payroll-related tasks, conducting I-9 verifications, and serving as the primary backup to the I-9 verifier. The position also involves acting as a liaison between departmental business offices and central payroll to resolve or recommend actions for resolving unique issues.

Highlights

Execute payroll-related tasks and I-9 verification.
Liaison between departmental business offices and central payroll.
Requires high school diploma/GED and 3+ years of related experience.
Strong administrative, clerical, and communication skills required.
Experience with SAP and Success Factors is beneficial.
Non-exempt status with retirement eligibility.
Offers substantial benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Two days on-campus presence with flexible remote options.
Position does not offer employment sponsorship.

Business Assistant, Ag Employment Center Full Description

As the Business Assistant in the College of Agriculture Employment Center, you will collaborate closely with other center and business office staff, as well as engage with faculty, departmental staff, and students. Your primary responsibilities will involve executing various business functions to support the employment process for organizational units in the college. This includes managing payroll-related tasks such as processing student hire and employment change requests, entering award payments, completing off-cycle forms, and, importantly, serving as the main backup to the I-9verifier in the center. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting I-9 verifications and reverifications, playing a vital part in ensuring compliance with employment eligibility guidelines. In addition to these duties, you will act as a liaison between departmental business offices and central payroll, by analyzing, resolving, or recommending actions for unique problems related to your tasks as they arise.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-campus presence two days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

High school diploma/GED
3+ years of account clerk, bookkeeping, business, or related experience

Skills needed:

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, file management and records, forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience in providing a high level of customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintaining quality standards, and handling confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational and time management skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to constantly varying work environments and with limited daily supervision
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and implement policies and procedures

What is helpful:

Two (2) years of University business office experience
Experience with SAP and Success Factors

Additional Information:

Purdue University 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
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy
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
Job Code: 20002334

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

Original Job Description

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-campus presence two days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

High school diploma/GED
3+ years of account clerk, bookkeeping, business, or related experience

Skills needed:

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, file management and records, forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience in providing a high level of customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintaining quality standards, and handling confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational and time management skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to constantly varying work environments and with limited daily supervision
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and implement policies and procedures

What is helpful:

Two (2) years of University business office experience
Experience with SAP and Success Factors

Additional Information:

Purdue University 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
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy
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
Job Code: 20002334

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

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