Job Summary

The Business Assistant for Account Management will work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas to support the fiscal management process. Responsibilities include account management, billing and cost center management, effort reporting and forecasting. Develop financial reports for financial planning forecasts, or analyze and project data for budget reviews. Exercise delegated signature approval for a variety of business transactions following delegation policies. Assist with the processes for preparation, review, and authorization of Personnel Activity Reports (PAR) and assist with PAR-related questions. Assist with the overall budget process.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest. 

Required:

• High school diploma / GED. 
• Three (3) years of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field. 
• An equivalent combination of experience and education maybe considered.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills and efficiently multi-task 
• Ability to work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
• Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff 
• Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to problem solve and analyze issues 

Preferred: 

• University experience
• Experience with SAP and Success Factors

Additional Information: 

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• 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/