Purdue University is hiring a Senior Business Assistant. The position offers a hybrid work option based on the candidate’s location and interest, supporting fiscal management in the Office of Research.
Highlights
Perform business functions to support fiscal management for organizational units.
Collaborate with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business areas.
Manage billing, cost centers, and effort reporting.
Assist with budgeting and serve as a subject matter expert.
Develop financial reports and analyze budget data.
Supervise employees or back up the business manager as needed.
Required: HS Diploma/GED and four years of related experience.
Skills in financial analysis and problem-solving with the ability to work under a fluctuating workload.
Benefits details and non-sponsorship statement available; background check required.
Business Assistant, Senior Full Description
Job Summary
The Senior Business Assistant with the Office of Research will perform business functions to support the fiscal management processes for designated organizational units. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas. Tasks may include billing and cost center management, effort reporting or related functions. Assist with budget process and serve as subject matter expert for specific functional areas. Exercise delegated signature approval for a variety of business transactions following delegation policies. May develop financial reports for financial planning forecasts or analyze and project data for budget reviews. May supervise regular, temporary, and student employees or back up the business manager as appropriate.
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
4 years of university business assistant or related experience
Detailed knowledge of business office functions and university policies and procedures
Skills in financial analysis, projecting and monitoring accounts and budgets
Ability to identify problems, analyze information, determine and implement solutions
Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
Ability to use independent judgement in interpretation of policies and procedures
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 Define Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
