Job Summary

The Business Assistant will provide high-level account management support for faculty in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering including sponsored programs from a variety of federal and non-federal sponsors and university funding.  This role will be responsible for leading daily operations with a direct impact on effective account management.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as a team lead within the Business Office, providing training and support to other staff members and working collaboratively as a team to achieve maximum performance in account management.
• Act as a liaison for both the department and central offices, especially sponsored program services.
• Interpret, communicate, and implement university financial management guidelines, policies, and procedures; with strong understanding of federal and non-federal guidelines.
• Exercise department head and departmental fiscal signature delegation by approving purchase orders and travel.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Four years of relevant business and/or financial related experience.

Skills Needed:

• 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

What is Helpful:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Additional Information:

• 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 EO/EA University

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4

Pay Band S050
Job Code #20002336