Job Description
Req Id:  31937
Job Title:  Business Assistant
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

This position will provide business office support for the College of Pharmacy.  Under the direction of the Business Manager, a successful candidate will provide account management support for faculty including sponsored programs and university funding.  
This position will serve as a liaison for both the departmental and central offices, especially Sponsored Program Services.  Successful candidate will exercise programmatic and fiscal approval signature delegation by approving purchase orders, travel, purchasing card transactions and invoice payments.  

 

Required:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • 3 years of Account Clerk/Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • 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 EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php 
Job Code #20002334
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Posting Start Date:  6/3/24