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Purdue University is hiring a Business Office Manager. The role involves providing high-level account management support for the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, overseeing daily operations, leading teams, and collaborating with departments to enhance account management efficiency. The manager will also act as a liaison between the department and central offices, ensure compliance with financial management policies, and handle purchase orders and travel approvals.

Highlights

Provide account management support for faculty and sponsored programs.
Lead daily operations and serve as a team lead in the Business Office.
Act as a liaison with Sponsored Program Services and other departments.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant business or financial experience, or a related degree.
Non-exempt position eligible for overtime.
Includes a Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan for retirement.
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills required.

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Job Summary

Provide high-level account management support for faculty in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering including sponsored programs from a variety of federal and non-federal sponsors and University funding. Responsible for leading daily operations with a direct impact on effective account management. Serve as a team lead within the Business Office, providing training and support to other staff members and working collaboratively as a team to achieve maximum performance in account management. Act as a liaison for both the department and central offices, especially Sponsored Program Services. Position will interpret, communicate, and implement University financial management guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as require advanced knowledge of federal and non-federal guidelines. Exercise department head and departmental fiscal signature delegation by approving purchase orders and travel.

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

What We're Looking For:

Required:

HS Diploma/GED
Minimum of 4 years of relevant business and/or financial related experience
Business or financial related degree will be considered in lieu of experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce
Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
Ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information and implement solutions
Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

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 Equal Opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band: S050
Job Code: 20002336

Original Job Description

Job Summary

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

What We're Looking For:

Required:

HS Diploma/GED
Minimum of 4 years of relevant business and/or financial related experience
Business or financial related degree will be considered in lieu of experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce
Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
Ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information and implement solutions
Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

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 Equal Opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band: S050
Job Code: 20002336

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