Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time onsite Business Assistant in our Administrative Business Services office. This position will assist and support the Business Manager for the Athletics department. The pay for this position is $17/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial resource and point of contact for Athletics department communication and implementation of university and NCAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Adhere to all NCAA bylaws, Horizon League regulations, and PFW academic policies and procedures.
• Prepare, process, and resolve discrepancies for various internal and external documents including individual and team travel reconciliations.
• Audit documents, reports, and misc. budgeting projects prepared by the department and work with staff to resolve any issues.
• Follow-up on the status of purchases and payments.
• Serve as the department’s resident expert for Pcard policy, transactions, reconciliation, and issues.
• Create and manage all P-card applications and change forms for each card.
• Collaborate with human resources concerning onboarding and payroll documents and issues.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Maintain Athletics department business office materials, forms, backup documentation, and files.

Requirements:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of general office experience working with accounting, or other business-related functions.
• Excellent computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database, data inquiry, internet, etc.
• Able to complete work tasks with competing priorities and interruptions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferences:

• An Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Accounting process experience in a university setting.
• Prior experience with ERP system.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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