Job Summary

The Business Assistant will work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas. Perform various business functions to support the fiscal management process for organizational units. Tasks include account management for departmental and sponsored program grants, procurement, travel, billing and cost center management, effort reporting, or gifts processing, loans and voluntary support. Serve as a resource for areas of responsibility. May develop financial reports and analyze and resolve or recommend action on unique problems.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Three years of account clerk or clerical business/bookkeeping experience.

Skills Needed:

• Experience maintaining spreadsheets and use of word processing for communication and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multitask, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Thorough and professional with ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information, and implement solutions.
• Committed to professional standards in any situation, representing the University with tact and diplomacy while observing confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Additional Information:

• Purdue 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 Waiting Period

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040
Job Code #20002334
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.50, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.