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The College of Science at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Research to provide leadership and support in post-award research administration and business operations. The College manages more than $91 million in annual sponsored program expenditures, and this role will play a key part in ensuring the financial strength and compliance of our research enterprise.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide analysis and business support to facilitate research initiatives and general operations.
• Advise College leadership on strategic initiatives and their financial impact.
• Interpret and apply university, federal, and sponsor policies and procedures.
• Authorize and approve financial transactions while maintaining internal control compliance.
• Act as a fiduciary to manage risk and safeguard resources.
• Collaborate with deans, department heads, faculty, and staff on finance and business matters.
• Lead and direct business managers, professional staff, and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient services.

This position is fully remote.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
• 6+ years of experience in business management, finance, or related field. Experience managing others

Skills needed:

• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures 
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent leadership, planning, strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management and customer service skills
• Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance.  Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes respect and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes (e.g. SAP, etc)
• Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work with frequent interruption (from summary)

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution
• 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
• Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

• Management 4
• Pay Band: S080
• Job Code: 20002594