Job Description
Req Id:  38862
Job Title:  Business Assistant
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Business Assistant in our Facilities Management department. This position will ensure efficient and timely completion of all daily office operations. The hourly pay is $17.00.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain records and reconcile balances and resolve discrepancies for Facilities Management (FM) purchases of materials/supplies.
  • Prepare and process paperwork, determine recharges for internal billing, and recommend budget adjustments as needed.
  • Maintain personnel records and files using Success Factors. 
  • Ensure that timekeeping is accurate for all employees in FM. 
  • Make adjustments and corrections as necessary. 
  • Process additional payments when needed.
  • Ensure timely payments of all campus utility billings.
  • Reconcile balances and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accounting records for Campus Box Office and Special Events.
  • Process deposits for all FM Departments, including Warehouse Ops and GovDeals online auctions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Three years office experience working with payroll, accounting, or other business-related functions.
  • Basic accounting and computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
  • Need to have some auditing capabilities to understand and identify discrepancies.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree in accounting, business, or related field.
  • University experience.

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 during winter recess.
  • Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

 

Additional Information:

  • Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
  • A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position.

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  9/10/25