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, gifts processing, loans and voluntary support. Serve as a resource for areas of responsibility. May develop financial reports as well as analyze and resolve or recommend action on unique problems.

This position will be filled as 0.50 FTE. Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest. 

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• HS Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of account clerk, clerical business, or bookkeeping experience
• 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:

• 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 Define Contribution Plan  
• Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.